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The United States and China oppose any regulation of artificial intelligence.

Donald Trump said Thursday, September 24 that Beijing and Washington are opposed to any regulation of artificial intelligence. The US president said on his Truth Social platform: "Superintelligence (AI) will be a major topic for discussion, but I want to stay exactly at this stage. It is also China's position." The details of Guillaume Grallet, editor-in-chief Tech et Sciences au Point.

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Tariffs, war and economy: the panorama of the meeting between Xi and Trump

While world leaders meet in New York during the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump welcomes in Washington his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. China and the United States are experiencing a time of commercial and political tension over the tariffs imposed by Trump and the Beijing alliance with Iran, the race for the development of artificial intelligence and the competition to expand their presence in regions such as Latin America. Our Guest of the Day, Raquel Isamara León de la Rosa, President of the Mexican Association of Sinology, analyses the panor

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Trump-Xi meeting: Taiwan, war in Iran and IA development, agenda items

American President Donald Trump received in Washington his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, with whom he will meet at the White House on September 24. The meeting takes place at a critical moment in the relationship between the two countries: bilateral tariffs, a competition to lead the development of artificial intelligence and the economic and political partnership between Beijing and Tehran are some of the points that mark the event.

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Donald Trump - XI Jinping: a calming of relationships?

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived, on his plane descent, was received by the head of the white house who came with Melania Trump on the military base of Andrews. Received almost as an equal, the strong man from Beijing had not returned to Washington for 11 years. Benjamin Bürbaumer, economist and lecturer at Sciences Po Bordeaux.

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Does the future belong to China?

US President Donald Trump is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of Thursday's summit in Washington. But is China's leader overconfident in thinking the future belongs to Beijing? FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Rex Li from King's College London.

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Taiwan: Home of semiconductor giants at the centre of AI race

The topic of artificial intelligence looms large as Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his highly anticipated state visit to Washington. The fate of Taiwan – coveted by its larger neighbour, China – will also be on the table. It's the global leader in superconductor research and development. These powerful chips can be found in smartphones, computers, and above all in AI development. Our France 2 colleagues take a rare look inside one of Taiwan's state-of-the-art laboratories.

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Donald Trump startled by the sound of a fighter jet

🇺🇸 🇨🇳 As Donald #Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi #Jinping for a state visit on the tarmac of an airport near #Washington, the sound of a fighter jet during the military ceremony caught the US president off guard, prompting a series of startled facial expressions.

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US says China trade truce extended as Trump welcomes Xi

US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi ​Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit that will test relations between the superpowers as tensions simmer over trade, technology, Taiwan and Tehran. Xi’s first trip to the US in nearly three years was not expected to deliver major breakthroughs, but Washington and Beijing could extend their 11-month trade truce.

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United States: Chinese President's Visit Against Various Tensions · Global Voices

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for cooperation with Washington, a few hours after being greeted Wednesday, September 23rd in the American capital by his counterpart Donald Trump. The Chinese Head of State stated in a note published by the official news agency China News that "our two countries should be partners rather than rivals". The explanations of Gauthier Rybinski, an international columnist in France 24.

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Taiwan: In the kingdom of semiconductors, a strategic industry for AI

This Thursday is the first day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's long-awaited visit to Washington. A visit marked by trade tensions, including the race to develop artificial intelligence. One of the players in the industry is Taiwan, the world leader in semiconductors, found in all our electronic devices, as well as in the processors that drive AI. But Taiwan is also a territory coveted by its great Chinese neighbour.

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Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington

US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying rivalry. Trump greeted Xi on arrival on Wednesday evening, the first time a US president has welcomed a foreign leader at Joint Base Andrews in 11 years.

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USA - China: Donald Trump warmly welcomes Xi Jinping to the airport

After moving on Wednesday, September 23rd to welcome Xi Jinping on his plane descent, Donald Trump will again be in the care of the Chinese President on Thursday, September 24, whose visit has already fulfilled his main objective: to extend the trade truce between Washington and Beijing.

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Taiwanese file, a sensitive subject of Xi Jinping's visit to the United States

In the discussions scheduled for Thursday, September 24, in the United States, Xi Jinping should insist on Beijing's claims regarding Taiwan, a subject Washington would prefer to avoid, while Donald Trump should maintain strict controls over Chinese exports, according to people who know about the issue. The details of Baptiste Fallevoz, correspondent France 24

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Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest

A low-lying cloud layer brought autumn ambience to western Washington and Oregon, while mountainous areas near the coast remained above the pall.