Diplomacy or ‘diplotainment’? Key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Washington

Xi Jinping's visit heavy on symbolism but no sign closed-door meeting yielded breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and Iran

Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on AI, trade and a growing US-China strategic rivalry expected to feature on an elaborate state visit that critics say went big on style but lacked substance.

Here are the key takeaways from Xi's first visit to Washington in more than a decade.