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President Trump praised US-China relations at a state dinner with Xi Jinping, as the two powers seek greater dialogue despite ongoing disagreements over Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade. The summit is being seen as an effort to stabilize the superpower relationship. However, reporting after the event suggests China did not achieve as much progress as it sought on key priorities including trade terms, technology access, and the Taiwan question, indicating that while diplomatic engagement has improved, substantive concessions remain elusive.