Trade, technology, and Iran crisis dominate Trump-Xi agenda
Trade, technology restrictions, and Iran crisis shape Trump-Xi summit priorities.
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Trump China State Visit 2026
Donald Trump conducts first US presidential state visit to China since 2017, scheduled for May 13-15, to discuss trade disputes, technology restrictions, Iran crisis, and bilateral relations with Xi Jinping.
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
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Trump to meet Xi Jinping during China state visit
During his state visit to China, President Trump will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. A welcome ceremony and bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping are scheduled for Thursday morning, followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven on Thursday afternoon and a state banquet in the evening. The two presidents will have tea together and a working lunch on Friday.
Donald Trump to conduct state visit to China from May 13-15
China confirmed that US President Donald Trump will conduct a state visit to China from May 13 to May 15. This will be the first visit by a US president to China since 2017. The visit was originally scheduled for late March or early April but was postponed to mid-May due to the Iranian crisis.
US-China trade disputes and technology restrictions central to visit agenda
The state visit will address multiple bilateral disputes including US technology restrictions on Chinese exports, tariffs, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. Trade, tariffs, and artificial intelligence will be key topics of discussion during the visit, according to the White House.
Iran crisis and Strait of Hormuz blockade context for Trump China visit
President Trump is traveling to China amid ongoing tensions around Iran, including a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that is affecting global economy and energy prices. Iran will be among topics of discussion during the visit.
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Trump to Meet Xi Jinping During Historic China State Visit
Trump conducts China state visit May 13-15 with scheduled Xi Jinping meetings.