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Xi leaves Washington, but keeps at least two places on the White House walls

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Frontado, T. E. (2026, October 1). Xi leaves Washington, but keeps at least two places on the White House walls. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369485/xi-leaves-washington-keeps-least-two-places-white-house-walls?utm_source=rss_feed

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Photographs of China’s president leaving Washington remain displayed at the White House, showing him alongside former President Trump. An embassy exhibit also features their meetings and calls for cooperation. One image is set in an ornate gold frame against a white lattice-patterned wall near an arched doorway and under a crystal chandelier, with both leaders facing the camera and American and Chinese flags behind them.

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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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