Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.

A sweeping agreement to slow AI is unlikely. But Trump and Xi may have an opening for narrower cooperation on its most dangerous risks.

On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump plans to be on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, waiting for the plane carrying Chinese President Xi Jinping to land — a gesture he has never before

Speculation about Xi Jinping's health is swirling following rumors that the Chinese president fell ill at a summit hosted by India. A U.S.-based activist and political exile from China alleged that Xi had a stroke during the event.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping returns to Washington for bilateral talks and a state dinner, where tariffs, rare earth minerals and artificial intelligence will test a fragile U.S.-China truce.

The U.S. is not only trying to balance trade but also maintain its tech dominance to protect national security and global leadership. China, which has amassed tremendous economic, technological and military power over the past several years to close gaps with the U.S., is seeking to solidify its place in the global order.

By Joe Cash, Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom BEIJING/WASHINGTON, September 21 (Reuters) - In the four months since the leaders of the two global superpowers last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a surge in China's trade with the world while Donald Trump has struggled with falling approval ratings at home.

Analysts agree that keeping ties stable will be a priority when the leaders meet, and artificial intelligence could be an area for cooperation.