Xi Jinping visits US Sept 23-25 for talks with Trump on trade, technology, Taiwan amid simmering tensions.
China’s President Xi Jinping will travel to the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump aimed at easing tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The visit, scheduled for September 23-25, comes as both nations grapple with trade disputes, technology friction, and broader strategic concerns.
- ▪Xi arrives Wednesday; Trump to personally greet him at Joint Base Andrews before Thursday meetings
- ▪Beijing says leaders will exchange views on China-US relations, world peace, and development
- ▪China seeks to strengthen dialogue, manage differences, and deepen strategic stability with Washington
- ▪Trade war remains unresolved despite nearly a year-long tariff truce between the countries
- ▪Taiwan military threat and potential confrontation loom as major concerns in bilateral relations
- ▪Vice Premier He Lifeng, China’s lead trade negotiator, meeting with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
- ▪US and China discussed establishing communication channel for artificial intelligence concerns
- ▪Iran tensions cast shadow on talks as China seeks to avoid US sanctions on Tehran-dealing nations
- ▪Trump said he’ll discuss ‘almost everything’ with Xi during the visit
Source: according to media reports
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