Trump in China: Can America keep up in the AI Cold War and what will be discussed in tech?

Trump met Chinese leaders in a visit that, while centered on geopolitics, is also expected to spotlight AI, cybersecurity, and broader US-China tech competition.

Talks with Xi Jinping are expected to cover Iran, Taiwan, and the risks of AI-enabled warfare, alongside concerns about frontier AI models and cyber threats.

Tech executives from Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia accompanied Trump, underscoring how deeply Silicon Valley interests are tied to the summit.

China is said to be narrowing the AI gap through company growth, education, and chip development, even as the US keeps advantages in capital and infrastructure.