Xi Jinping, the President of China, has traveled to America to discuss various international issues with Donald Trump, the President of the United States. This visit is considered an important opportunity for the two powerful countries of the world.
Trump's Special Reception for Xi Jinping
Donald Trump stated before the start of this official visit: "We have a good relationship, things are going very well for us with China, and President Xi and I have a good relationship." The importance of this meeting was clearly evident from the moment Xi Jinping arrived; Trump personally welcomed him at the "Joint Base Andrews" military airport. This type of reception is unusual, as the President of the United States typically behaves this way only when high-ranking foreign officials arrive at the White House.
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Topics of Discussion and Challenges
One of the important topics on the table during this meeting is artificial intelligence. Edgard Kagan from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) says that reaching an agreement on common regulations in this area will be difficult. China is sensitive to any agreements in this domain, as it fears that these agreements are designed to maintain America's superiority.
In addition, trade tariffs are another challenging topic. Scott Pruitt, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, announced at the beginning of the visit that a "tariff ceasefire" that is extended for two months may be disappointing for the Chinese side. China had hoped this agreement would continue for another two years.
Regarding the issue of Iran, experts predict that Trump will discuss this country during the visit. The question is whether China will help the U.S. out of its difficult situation? Many believe that China is reluctant to provide substantial assistance to the U.S.
Ultimately, both presidents are under pressure; however, it seems that Trump needs tangible achievements more. He can focus on topics such as the sale of rare elements from China or the purchase of agricultural products from America to achieve positive results during this visit.
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