# China stole our AI. Now Xi has to face Trump

> Source: <https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4737960/trump-china-ai-theft-xi-summit/>
> Published: 2026-09-23 12:00:00+00:00

On Sept. 8th, American security agencies issued a joint advisory accusing six [Chinese](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/china) companies of extracting the capabilities of our nation’s most advanced [AI models](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/artificial-intelligence) at an industrial scale. The agencies found this theft was used to form the core of the development strategy at these companies, likely with the awareness of the Chinese government.

This will be the backdrop when Chinese President [Xi Jinping](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/tag/xi-jinping) arrives at the White House later this week to meet with President Donald Trump.

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