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Xi praises US state visit 'perfection' as Trump calls meetings 'very productive'
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the level of "perfection" on display during his state visit to the White House as President Donald Trump said Friday that the two world leaders had a "very productive" time in Washington.
Trump, speaking to reporters as he and first lady Melania Trump hosted Xi and first lady of China Madame Peng Liyuan for tea at the White House, said "we've had a tremendous visit from two spectacular people," and, "we've made great strides, very positive for both countries."
"I want to thank the honorable president and the first lady for everything they've done for myself and my wife during this visit. Everything is down to the highest order of perfection," Xi responded through a translator. "And there is thought in every little detail. And it's greatly appreciated.
"The president and I are like two people that's charting the course for the great ship of China, U.S. relations," he continued. "When the president visited China in May, we agreed on the vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability. This time, we've agreed to add new substance to it. That's the relationship, will be a constructive one of strategic stability on the basis of respect, fairness and reciprocity. So from this, one can see that the prospects for this relationship will get more brighter."
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Xi, the leader of China’s ruling Communist Party, said he had two more opportunities to meet Trump this year, first at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in China in November, and then at the G20 Summit in December at Trump’s Doral resort in Miami, Florida.
"We will see you and we'll be speaking a lot. I think our farmers are going to be very happy," Trump said Friday. "A lot of very positive things happened. But, America is very happy about this visit and I'm sure China is very happy also. Great things for both countries. And it's been just very, very productive."
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Xi arrived in Washington Wednesday evening for a summit with Trump, four months after the two leaders reached a sweeping agreement that included Chinese commitments on rare earths, agricultural purchases, trade and investment.
Trump hailed that agreement as a breakthrough for American farmers, manufacturers and workers. But the latest talks unfolded during uneven progress on commitments involving rare-earth minerals, agricultural and commercial purchases, trade and investment, while key disputes over tariffs, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, intellectual property and Taiwan remain unresolved.
"President Xi and Madam Peng have just left D.C., heading for China. The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China and the U.S.A.," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Much has been, and will be, accomplished. I look forward to our next meeting!"
Fox News Digital’s Ashley J. DiMella and Peter D’Abrosca contributed to this report.
WNBA playoffs preview: why the Fever at +145 could be the best bet against defending champion Aces
We had one play in the WNBA last night, and it went the exact opposite of how I expected it to go. The Fever played like they had nothing to gain, and the Lynx played like they were fighting for playoff spots. Now we move into the postseason. Before we start the actual games, which tip off on Sunday, we should look at each series and see if there are any future bets that are worth putting into our accounts. All eight teams have a legitimate case for the championship, so this could get interesting fast.
When the season first started, the Liberty were the favorite to win the WNBA Title. I'm not sure if New York was just the popular pick or if it was due to Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, and Jonquel Jones on the roster. Either way, the season didn't go quite as planned for the Liberty but they still ended up winning almost 60% of their games. The Lynx were also expected to have a different season. Without MVP Naphesa Collier for much of the year, it was expected that Minnesota would struggle this year. Olivia Miles, this year's Rookie of the Year and potential MVP, led the way, and they earned the best record in the WNBA. I think there is some good value on taking the Liberty to win at least one game in this series. I'm going to take this series to go three games at +100.
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One team is built on star power, and the other is built on being a complete team. The Wings have the star power with Paige Bueckers, and she will be getting her first taste of the postseason. The team lost the #1 overall pick, Azzi Fudd, earlier this year to injury, so they aren't quite as deep as they used to be. The Valkyries are the #2 seed overall and have the best defense in basketball. They have the personnel to deal with Bueckers and everyone else on the Wings. I don't see the Wings winning a game here; I like this one to go just two games at -130.
The Atlanta Dream are one of the better teams in the game right now. They went 30-14 and have a good balance between inside and outside offense. The Dream have had good health this season, and all five starters are averaging nine or more points per game. The Mystics are led by Sonia Citron, but there are still some other solid players. Shakira Austin led the team in scoring and could cause some problems for the Dream. Washington beat the Dream 2-1 in the regular season. They were blown out in the loss and then won two home games, both by five points. I don't love the game for the Dream, and I think it will be just a two-game series, but I won't put an official bet on this one.
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This is the marquee matchup of the first round. The Aces are the defending champions, and they've won three of the past four titles. A'ja Wilson is still the elite player who can be the difference-maker in any series. The Fever have been rather inconsistent this year, but they seemed to lock in for the postseason last year, and I think there is reason to believe they can do it again. I'm going to back Indiana to win this one at +145. Indiana gave Las Vegas the toughest battle last year in the playoffs; I think they make this go the full three games, even if the Fever don't win.
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Betting preview for multiple series openers in baseball's final weekend including Phillies vs. Rays
We have reached the final series of the season for teams. Yesterday we saw a lot of champagne pop as the Cubs, White Sox, Padres, and Guardians all clinched their playoff spots. That means we might have some rather tired teams today. There is still importance to a lot of games, but because of football this weekend, this will be my last piece for baseball's regular season. Instead of focusing on just one game, I'll share my thoughts on a few of them.
The Cubs finally clinched their playoff spot, but they still need to figure out which Wild Card spot they will take. They also spent a ton of time yesterday afternoon drinking beers and pouring booze on each other. You don't really stop the party right away and then travel to Boston in the evening. Now you have to play a game at 12 CT. I think the Cubs have no shot at winning this one and probably will be unlikely to win either of the games today. I'm taking Boston in Game 1 and likely will take them in Game 2 as well.
Freddy Peralta vs. Christopher Sanchez is one of the better games on today's schedule. Peralta is looking like the guy the Mets tried to trade for. In his last 28.2 innings, he has allowed just three earned runs. That is a span of five starts, going back to his last start in August. Peralta has plenty of experience against the Phillies and has allowed just 28 hits in 124 at-bats. Sanchez has been an elite starter all year and is looking for his 19th win. For the season, he is 18-6 with a 2.93 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. The total on this game is just 6.5, but I think the under is still probably the correct play. The only real question is how long the starters last in this game. The Rays are certainly a live dog. I'll sprinkle on their moneyline.
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The Braves have nothing left to play for, but neither do the Marlins. Atlanta sends out Ray Kerr to the mound, and you have to wonder if he is going to make the postseason roster. He has been solid since coming up to the team, with 15.1 innings pitched and just three earned runs allowed. Eury Perez is a decent starter for Miami. He is 7-11 with a 4.14 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP this year. Perez has been rocked in the past by the Braves, allowing them to hit .380 against him. I'll back the Braves at -125, even if this will be a bullpen game for them.
Texas is still fighting for a playoff spot. They are currently tied with the Astros for first place in the American League West. The good news for them is they have Jacob deGrom going, a guy who they brought in specifically for these moments. The pitching matchup in this one is fantastic, with Joe Ryan pitching for the Twins. I like the Rangers in this one, as deGrom is a big-game pitcher.
One last game that I like on today's slate is between two teams that have been eliminated. The Angels are sending out Reid Detmers to the hill. He's been great this season for them and probably the lone bright spot in the Los Angeles pitching staff. Bryce Miller is solid, but I do think Detmers is the better arm in this one. The Mariners lineup may be better, but this is a good chance to take the Angels in the first five innings.
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Who is Sophie Cunningham? Fox Nation chronicles the WNBA star's rise from farm girl to women's sports advocate
Bold, beautiful and with a bullish resolve – Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has stormed onto the women's sports scene, commanding attention with her success on the court and unmistakable personality off it.
"Men are attracted to her, and women want to be her," former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines said in Fox Nation's, "Who Is Sophie Cunningham?"
Cunningham's appeal spans generations, with Gaines recalling the scores of young girls who lined up for a chance to meet the basketball star and get her autograph.
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From her humble beginnings as a Missouri farm girl to her rise in professional basketball and emergence as a voice in the "protect women's sports" movement, Cunningham's journey takes center stage in the new Fox Nation special.
But the athlete fans see battling on the hardwood is only part of the story.
"She's kind of like 100% tomboy and 100% feminine," Gaines said of Cunningham's nature. "Sophie is fun and kind and fierce and sassy and tough and cool because all those things make you cool."
Gaines is joined in the special by others, including activist and former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, who shed light on the personality, convictions and loyalty that have helped Cunningham build a following beyond basketball.
In one instance, Kanter Freedom recalled hearing directly from Cunningham after he was ejected from an Aug. 23 WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever.
"After the game, Sophie messaged me and said, 'So what happened?'" he said.
Kanter Freedom said he explained the encounter to Cunningham but declined to reveal her response, teasing that the private exchange would "go viral" if made public.
He had attended the game wearing a shirt defining a woman as an "adult human female."
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"I was literally there just to support [Sophie]," he said.
Cunningham herself has attracted attention for speaking publicly about the debate surrounding transgender participation in women's sports.
She told ESPN earlier this year, "I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that.'
"I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think, with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room or young girls in sports who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Since her comments surfaced, the star athlete amassed support from the likes of politicians, former athletes and other girls fighting for the same cause.
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Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
OXFORD, Miss. — Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tobacco shop accused of trafficking narcotics.
The victims have been identified as Robert Strang, a 20-year-old junior from Atlanta, and Aidan Hamilton, an 18-year-old freshman from Colorado. Both families have asked for privacy and compassion as they mourn the loss of their sons.
It remains unclear how the students died, but narcotics detectives are involved in investigations into both of their deaths. If the reports find fentanyl, there is a special Mississippi law that can be used to target whoever sold it, according to authorities.
"Under Parker’s Law, enacted in 2022, criminal charges may be pursued when an unlawful delivery of fentanyl results in a person’s death," Sean Tindell, the commissioner of Mississippi's Department of Public Safety, told Fox News Digital. "If the investigation establishes those circumstances, law enforcement will work with prosecutors to pursue the appropriate charges and hold those responsible accountable."
Separately, Oxford police have announced the arrests of two men in a narcotics investigation connected to a local tobacco shop. It's not immediately clear whether the raid has any connection to the student deaths.
The suspects were linked to an Oxford retail business where police allegedly found stockpiles of drugs including THC products and kratom, which is legal in many parts of the country but not in Lafayette County.
"During the search, agents recovered more than 500 units of kratom, along with an assortment of THC cartridges, gummies, and other suspected narcotics," police said in a statement. "Kratom has been prohibited from possession, distribution, and sale within the City of Oxford since 2019."
The store is called Puffs Vape, Tobacco and Beer Store, located in the 100 block of Heritage Drive in Oxford.
Oxford police arrested Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and Islam Mohamed, 18. Both are local residents.
In 2022, the business owner, Amer Alowdi, 40, was indicted on narcotics trafficking charges and fled the country before being prosecuted, police said in a statement. It was not immediately clear how the business remained open.
Tindell told Fox News Digital Thursday that while authorities haven't uncovered any indications of foul play, they haven't ruled it out either.
"Until the autopsy is reported, and the investigators have an opportunity to get statements and collect evidence, then that final determination will not be made until later," he said.
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Without the toxicology reports, it's also too early to determine whether kratom or other drugs were involved in the deaths. Police previously said that they found packages of kratom, which is commercially available in many places but not in Lafayette County, at both scenes.
Classmates have also circulated warnings about a powerful synthetic opioid called cychlorphine, which they say can take multiple doses of Narcan to counteract.
Gov. Tate Reeves pledged to provide state resources this week to help expedite the toxicology reports. They can typically take weeks to complete, but it may boil down to a matter of days in the Ole Miss case.
Trump's quiet China wins are more important than Xi's empty state visit
China’s President Xi Jinping, ruler for life, is not ready to make sweeping deals with the USA on soybeans, AI or anything else. This was a State Visit, not a summit, but even so, deliverables were light. China’s state-owned People’s Daily was so strapped for material that they ran a story titled: "Bonded by Ping-Pong: China-U.S. friendship writes a new chapter."
But don’t lose heart. The Trump Administration has scored some quiet wins and much better field position for the long haul. "The old adage of deliverables in a relationship that we have with China is really not measurable in many ways," said U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue. It’s about "continuing the conversation."
What matters most to America in the long term is the trade deficit. Good news: it's falling. Already the gap between U.S. exports and imports from China is down from $297 billion in 2024 to $202 billion in 2025, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the deficit is on track to drop to $140 billion for 2026. If achieved, this is a historic reversal of globalization. The gap hasn’t been this low in over 20 years.
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Credit what Team Trump calls "managed" trade: specific, non-sensitive goods, such as agricultural products and medical devices. "All those export controls that are national security issues, we take those off the table," Greer told CNBC. Greer promised more trade details next week. However, China has bought only half the amount of soybeans agreed, according to American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger, so there’s still a ways to go on the trade balance.
This is not glamorous work. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent held a 12-hour meeting on Sunday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. In the end, all the two sides could do was extend the 2025 truce for two more months. You remember what happened last year: China stopped licensing rare earth material exports, and Trump slapped on massive tariffs. "I don’t know whether a bigger deal can be done. I don’t know whether we will just roll the current deal," Bessent said Wednesday.
The Bessent-He meeting was also supposed to tee up some kind of agreement on an artificial intelligence safety mechanism for Trump and Xi. Afterwards, Bessent kept to the optimistic line that China was eager to engage, and spoke about at least setting up a hot line to deal with incidents across borders. Don’t count on much more. China does not participate in nuclear arms control. Any AI accord will be all talk with no teeth, just like the U.S.-China fentanyl working group.
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What’s much more important is keeping the U.S. AI tech stack ahead of China. At the White House State Dinner on Thursday night, it was good to see Trump assemble the tech titans as he did on his visit to Beijing in May. These leaders from Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Dell, OpenAI, Citigroup, etc. have the cash and the smarts to keep the U.S. in the lead in AI. SpaceX and Amazon Leo are launching satellites that will keep U.S. dominance over China in the low earth orbit market sector. Google has Project Suncatcher to try running its tensor processing units with solar power on orbit. Innovation is America’s edge over China. Yes, they'd like to book deals with China in areas such as chips and financial services, but China has been lagging. For example, Nvidia is cleared to sell its H200 chips to China (not its most advanced products) but only small batches of chips have been purchased by Tencent and ByteDance. The reality is that China is cutting imports under Xi’s policy of semi-conductor self-reliance. That’s a sign that China is girding for long-term conflict.
Fortunately, President Trump has taken many actions to strengthen America’s position. The Greenland agreement, investing in Venezuela’s oil, getting Chinese operators out of the Panama Canal Zone, a hefty defense budget aimed at countering China, expanding the Space Force, and yes, the U.S. Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: all this has protected American interests. Boundaries are good for geopolitics.
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And what did Xi contribute? Xi Jinping announced China’s welcome loan of two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo, and a preposterous initiative for 100,000 Americans to study in China over the next five years. This, from a China ramping up nuclear weapons production, hassling U.S. satellites on orbit, backing Russia with oil purchases and defense electronics, and giving what Perdue termed "intel and parts" to Iran.
That offer was deeply cynical. Xi wants to show off Chinese culture, but in fact, there are fewer than 2,000 American students in China compared to 265,919 Chinese students in the USA. Last fall, Harvard enrolled 1,452 students from China, mostly graduate students. But if you want to go, Duke University has a joint venture in China which got a flattering and no doubt coincidental write-up in the state-owned China Daily on Friday.
Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium concerts called off as troubled tour faces fresh setback
Ed Sheeran's concerts at Gillette Stadium have been canceled.
Sheeran was set to perform at the Foxborough, Massachusetts, venue on Sept. 25 and 26, but according to a statement shared on social media, potentially dangerous weather conditions have forced the singer to step back.
"Due to the severe weather warnings in place in Boston and across New England throughout the weekend and following consultation with local officials, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium," Sheeran's tour promoter, Messina Touring Group, said in a statement. "The decision was made with the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows as the top priority."
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The company noted that refunds are available at the point of purchase. Gillette Stadium reposted the statement.
While the weather prompted the cancellations, the owner of Gillette Stadium, Robert Kraft, has been in the headlines recently due to the controversy surrounding Sheeran and one of the former openers for his tour, Macklemore.
After Macklemore used his slot at Sheeran's MetLife Stadium shows to express his support for Palestinians, many people were upset, including owners of stadiums where Sheeran was slated to play. The "Thrift Shop" rapper was eventually dropped from the tour, and in a lengthy statement reacting to the news, he wrote in part, "Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues."
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Kraft then issued a statement of his own that read, "Gillette Stadium has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech."
"Based on Macklemore’s recent actions, material shared from the stage during Ed Sheeran’s shows in New Jersey, and a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community, we determined that his participation in the September 25th and 26th concerts at Gillette Stadium would cross that line."
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The statement continued, "This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf. Their pain and loss are real. But that advocacy should not come at the expense of the Jewish community or obscure the responsibility of Hamas, a United States and globally (including Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and Japan) designated terrorist organization whose horrific actions have caused immeasurable suffering for Palestinians and Israelis alike."
Kraft wrote that he agreed with Macklemore that "too many lives have been lost and there has been too much suffering," but argued that "only sharing selective information and ignoring the actions of Hamas is not honest and only advances more divisiveness and hate."
He added, "Standing with the Palestinian people and standing against Hamas, antisemitism and hate should not be mutually exclusive."
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Kraft shared that he's spent a considerable amount of time in recent years "focused on the fight against antisemitism and hate of all kinds, and I feel a responsibility to stand up when I believe that line has been crossed."
He has a "tremendous respect" for Sheeran and his music, Kraft explained, and he said that he'd also be happy to speak personally with Macklemore, "because ultimately our goal is the same – peace for all people, an end to suffering, and an end to all hate."
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While it's not clear if Macklemore has pursued that opportunity, he did announce this week that in October, he's headed to Europe for a set of shows he's calling the "Free Palestine Tour."
Despite the promoter saying severe weather forced the cancellation of Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows, several people shared other theories on social media.
"Mother Nature really said ‘not in Kraft’s house,'" one person wrote.
Another joked, "The bad weather being refunds and public backlash."
It's unclear if the shows will be rescheduled.
'Squad' Democrat slammed by Trump admin for most 'radical' plan targeting ICE yet
EXCLUSIVE: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin is firing back at a progressive House Democrat who is pushing one of the most radical Trump administration crackdowns yet.
Mullin and his DHS spokesperson both criticized legislation by Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., a member of the progressive "Squad," that would dismantle most of the department and abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"Radical leftists are calling to defund the police and abolish DHS. It’s NEVER going to happen. Our 270,000 DHS patriots are keeping Americans SAFE— unlike this open-borders politician who refuses to prioritize Americans over illegal aliens," Mullin told Fox News Digital.
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His spokesperson went even further, telling Fox News Digital that Ramirez "should be thanking our law enforcement for removing these dangerous criminals from her district—NOT vilifying law enforcement."
"This type of rhetoric is contributing to a more than 1,300% increase in assaults against them as they put their lives on the line," the DHS spokesperson said. "While sanctuary politicians smear ICE, law enforcement is arresting criminals and saving countless American lives."
DHS also pointed Fox News Digital to a list of illegal immigrants arrested in Ramirez's home state of Illinois. It included Bulgarian national Rumen Georgriev, who was convicted of "rape with a weapon," Abdukadir Haji of Somalia, who DHS said was convicted of "sex assault and rape," and Cuban national Samuel Reyes-Silva, who was convicted of "robbery and homicide."
Ramirez's legislation, the Reimagining Safety Act, would create a "Department of Community Safety" while dismantling DHS as it is currently known.
Certain agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Coast Guard, and customs functions would be preserved.
The bill would abolish ICE and "begin the process of establishing a separate civil immigration system," according to a release. It would also abolish Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the agency charged with keeping the southern border free of illegal crossings.
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Democrat calls to abolish ICE have swelled in recent months amid bipartisan criticism of President Donald Trump's handling of immigration, reigniting most recently when agents shot a Venezuelan national in Austin, Texas. Backlash has also been targeted at federal immigration officials' killing of two U.S. citizens earlier this year.
But Ramirez's bill would go further in dismantling the current anti-illegal immigration enforcement system with its call to end CBP as well as ICE.
She fired back at the Trump administration's criticism in a statement to Fox News Digital, "Every day, Americans wake up with a new reason to dismantle DHS, reimagine safety, and build something that honors our shared humanity. The people have the power to reshape the government: instead of the weapon DHS has proven to be, we need a department built on the best parts of who we are and can be, and the best examples of how we can take care of each other in hard times."
"Markwayne and DHS will keep spreading cheap lies and fearmongering in a desperate attempt to save face because dismantling DHS and building something new is part of how we hold them accountable, stop corruption, and end their lawlessness," Ramirez said.
Xi’s 100K invitation to America’s youth sets off alarm bells over what could follow them home
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s invitation for 100,000 young Americans to visit China over the next five years is raising concerns among critics who warn Beijing could use the exchange program to spread propaganda and influence a new generation of Americans.
Xi made the announcement Thursday during a White House arrival ceremony, as he visited Washington this week for talks with President Donald Trump on artificial intelligence, intellectual property, trade practices and rare-earth minerals.
Xi said China will invite 100,000 young Americans over the next five years for exchanges and study, building on existing programs that have included university visits, summer programs, youth forums and other educational and cultural exchanges.
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China created its Young Envoys Scholarship program, administered by the China Education Association for International Exchange, to carry out Xi’s earlier 2023 pledge to invite 50,000 young Americans for exchanges and study. Some trips are fully funded, while others require participants to cover expenses, with the stated goal of strengthening ties between Chinese and American youth.
While some supported the program, many critics slammed the idea over propaganda and safety concerns.
"This is clearly intended to indoctrinate young Americans in China," Manhattan Institute fellow Daniel Di Martino posted to X. "But if some people should go, let the DSA members and let them see the Uyghur concentration camps and poor rural villages. Let them speak to the political prisoners. And let them visit and meet Hong Kongers."
"100,000 more Timmy Walz's. What could go wrong," said one user, referencing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who taught English and U.S. history in Foshan in 1989 after graduating from Chadron State College.
"They’ll come back as Governor of Minnesota," another user added.
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"No! They will brainwash them while over there," said one person.
"I welcome Xi Jinping’s invitation for 100,000 American students to visit and study in China. As Co-Chair of the Congressional International Exchanges Caucus, I believe educational and cultural exchanges are an important way to build mutual understanding and expertise," said Democratic California Rep. Ami Bera.
"But those exchanges depend on trust and the ability to study, speak, and engage without fear of harassment or arbitrary detention," Bera continued. "Right now, American scholar Min Zin remains wrongfully detained in China, and Beijing continues to target scholars, human rights advocates, and diaspora communities whose work or speech it finds unwelcome."
"I’m one of the Americans who spent years living and studying in China. I majored in Chinese literature in college. Sadly, I cannot recommend young Americans do the same thing today," said Atlantic Council visiting fellow Isaac Stone Fish.
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Fish said that China has grown more repressive and less welcoming to foreigners.
"If tensions worsen between the United States and China, those students could effectively function as hostages," Fish added.
"Are they coming back as Communists," asked one user.
"To be honest, I'm not sure I WANT 100,000 impressionable American students sent off to some CCP-controlled propaganda tour," said conservative commentator Nick Sortor.
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U.S. authorities have separately warned that American students abroad can become targets for foreign intelligence recruitment, citing past cases involving China.
Glenn Duffie Shriver, a Michigan student who studied abroad in Shanghai in 2002–2003, returned to China after graduating in 2004 and was recruited there by Chinese intelligence officers.
Shriver was paid to apply for positions with the State Department and CIA to access classified information for the Chinese.
He was caught before obtaining a government position and pleaded guilty in 2010 to conspiring to provide national-defense information to Chinese intelligence officers. He was sentenced to four years in federal prison in 2011.
Trump to usher in ‘golden age’ of American tech with DC bash showcasing powerful new tool
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration is officially entering the artificial intelligence (AI) space with a new tool is says will provide much-needed relief for Americans interacting with the federal government, Fox News Digital has learned.
At an all-day event beginning Tuesday morning and featuring President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, officials will launch and showcase on stage America.gov, a new website designed to enhance "the citizen experience."
Also attending are Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz and Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder who now heads the National Design Studio (NDS) and who is the first-ever U.S. Chief Design Officer.
The event will be held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., and will also feature appearances from industry titans like Elon Musk, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp. NASA administrator Jared Isaacson is also a confirmed attendee.
A White House official described the new AI tool as "a new front door for the federal government that will provide a one-stop shop for Americans looking for information and resources from the federal government that are currently spread over a maze of various agency websites."
"Next week is really about the golden age of America, and really getting to showcase how it's not just a statement, it's actually being built," Gebbia told Fox News Digital.
"What we're really excited about is that one of the things that we've been building is the golden age of the citizen experience."
Gebbia, who added that the day will mark a "new chapter of usability for the country," said the new AI tool is built to solve a simple problem faced by Americans who have for decades dealt with clunky, often inefficient and overly complex government systems: "How do you make it easy to just access government?"
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"You can imagine all the things that people try to get done or want to get done in the federal government, [and] just having a brand-new way to access and actually get to the things that people are trying to get to in the federal government," he said.
The day will include panel discussions with other senior administration officials and top industry leaders on artificial intelligence, energy dominance, health, space and agriculture.
"This is really an incredible collection of people that are working in service to the nation and really showcasing what the future of America is, where we're headed," said Gebbia.
Gebbia says Americans shouldn't have to accept that their interactions with the federal government are going to be negative or difficult to navigate.
"What if people didn't say that? What if people have had a different sentiment? It's entirely possible they can. It takes a president who cares about this, it takes an administration who wants to invest in it, and it takes the right talent to build it."
"President Trump has those three things."