Trump invites Xi to US, discusses trade and global cooperation

President Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States for a meeting on September 24. Trump stated that the two countries should be partners, not rivals. The invitation and discussion come amid ongoing tensions between the world's two largest economies.

During their conversation, Trump and Xi discussed increasing US agricultural exports to China, according to US officials. Trump described the potential summit as 'great'. Xi warned that if China and the US do not work together, the world faces a risk of conflict, saying 'the world is at a new crossroads'.

The meeting also touches on sensitive issues like Taiwan, which Xi has highlighted as a major risk in US-China relations. Some analysts suggest Trump's outreach to Xi could leave other nations, like India, feeling isolated. The broader context includes competition over global influence and trade policies.