Extended interview: Sen. Thom Tillis

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Sen. Thom Tillis discussed various political topics in an interview with Tony Dokoupil on Thursday. The conversation covered President Trump’s state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping, China’s relationship with Iran, and tensions involving Taiwan.

Written by AI on 2026-09-24, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 focused largely on AI regulation amid escalating tensions over advancements in artificial intelligence technology. The meeting aimed to address mutual concerns about the risks associated with rapid AI development but ended with both sides maintaining their positions, despite attempts by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to emphasize "equality" and "reciprocity." Chinese state media highlighted the high-level reception Xi received at the White House as a sign of equality between the two nations, while US officials viewed reciprocity more transactionally. This divergence in interpretation has led to skepticism about whether genuine progress was made regarding AI guardrails or broader diplomatic cooperation.

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