Xi’s Washington welcome Fox’s opening summit report

Sep 23

Fox’s Lucas Tomlinson covers Trump’s welcome for Xi, Republican criticism and Rubio’s defense of high-level engagement. The report recalls Trump’s AI comments at the UN, Zelenskyy’s view that Xi could influence Russia and Xi’s 2015 pledge on South China Sea militarization. It previews the summit and state dinner; the criticisms, historical comparison and anticipated agenda remain attributed.

At the UN on September 23, Zelenskyy says he has not spoken directly with China's leader during the U.S. visit and argues that the leader can influence Russia more than many others. He wishes China to seek peace as Ukraine does and relates ending the war to energy, infrastructure, food security and lives. Fox's same-day report excerpts his influence assessment ahead of the Trump–Xi summit. No Chinese commitment or peace agreement is reported.