World powers ‘collide’ at White House as Xi Jinping and Donald Trump meet
Sep 25, 2026
News24 host Danica De Giorgio says two world powers have “collided” at the White House with Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting with US President Donald Trump.
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AI GeneratedChinese President Xi Jinping met with Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., bypassing the UN General Assembly in New York. This meeting highlights a shift in global diplomacy, where the world's two most powerful nations manage their complex rivalry—spanning trade, AI, and military power—directly, raising critical questions about the continued relevance and purpose of the United Nations.