Trump-Xi meeting: AI and critical minerals emerge as key tests for US-China ties

Washington is preparing for a high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, with artificial intelligence, rare earths and trade at the centre of talks that could determine whether the US-China truce survives

For much of the past year, the United States and China have been trying to keep a fragile pause in their economic and technology rivalry from turning into another full-scale confrontation. This will face a major test on Thursday, when US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.