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What summit? US TV blackout and midterms turmoil overshadow red-carpet treatment

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Lin, C., & Wang, O. (2026, September 25). What summit? US TV blackout and midterms turmoil overshadow red-carpet treatment. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368860/what-summit-us-tv-blackout-and-midterms-turmoil-overshadow-red-carpet-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed

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Major American TV networks did not cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival due to a dispute with the US president over banning three news groups from operating in the country. This decision overshadowed the ceremonial welcome typically broadcast during such visits, highlighting tensions that affect public perception of diplomatic relations between the United States and China.

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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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