The high-profile state visit comes as the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and China last October is set to expire in November this year. Despite trade talks held by U.S. and Chinese officials on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly, no substantial progress was made. Additionally, cooperation and competition in artificial intelligence (AI), as well as the multi-billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan approved by the U.S. Congress (awaiting Donald Trump's signature), will also be key topics of discussion during the meeting.