Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their three-day state visit to Washington on Friday, with critics saying the meeting missed a chance to slow the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), a technology some experts warn could pose serious risks to humanity. The summit, which emphasized showy displays and personal rapport, did not result in major agreements, despite high expectations from some experts and governments. The two leaders discussed global issues like the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine, as well as the sensitive topic of Taiwan’s status. The most significant policy outcome was a brief two-month extension of a trade truce, which had been in place since 2021. Despite the presence of top American tech executives at a White House dinner, Trump and Xi did not agree on a pause in the development of self-improving AI systems, a proposal that some had hoped would emerge from the talks. Ro Khanna, a top Democrat on the House China committee, said Trump had the opportunity to establish technical working groups with leading AI companies from both countries, including Alibaba and Anthropic, to discuss responsible AI development. However, he claimed Trump was not interested in such an agreement. "He could have looked like a statesman," Khanna said, "but he didn’t want to." The visit marked the first time a Chinese president had come to the White House in over a decade and was Xi’s second state visit to the United States. The summit ended with a tea ceremony and a visit to the National Archives, where Trump and Xi viewed the original U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Trump remarked on the historical significance of the documents, noting the difference between the 250-year-old American founding texts and China’s 6,000-year-old traditions. Meanwhile, Xi acknowledged the shared responsibility of the U.S. and China to ensure AI is developed safely and remains under human control. The summit also highlighted the contrast between Trump’s approach to democratic allies and authoritarian rivals. Trump broke tradition by giving Xi a red carpet welcome at the airport and showing him around the White House, including a gallery of past presidents. However, the visit was overshadowed by Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, leading to legal disputes. Chinese state media were initially allowed access to the White House grounds, while American journalists were not, though they later gained entry. Critics, including Senator Bernie Sanders, argued that the event was more about catering to wealthy tech executives than addressing pressing global issues. The summit ultimately left many questions unanswered, with analysts saying it failed to meet even low expectations.