Trump invites Xi to visit White House later this year, touts ‘special relationship’ with China
Trump said the visit would be reciprocal as both sides sought to steady ties after talks on trade, Taiwan and Iran.
- On Thursday, May 14, 2026, President Trump concluded a high-stakes bilateral summit in Beijing by extending an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping for a reciprocal visit to the White House later this year.
- During a lavish state banquet at the Great Hall of the People, President Trump invited President Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to Washington on September 24, 2026. Trump described the current dynamic as a "very special relationship" and thanked Xi for a "beautiful welcome."
- A major breakthrough of the summit was a joint declaration that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open" to ensure global energy stability. Xi expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce China's reliance on the strategic waterway, which has been destabilized by the ongoing Iran conflict.
- Accompanied by a delegation of high-profile CEOs —i ncluding Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, and Tim Cook —Trump pushed for expanded market access for U.S. firms. The leaders discussed establishing a formal "Board of Trade" to manage future disputes and maintain the current one-year trade truce.
- While the official White House readout focused on trade and fentanyl precursors, Chinese state media emphasized that Xi delivered a "stark warning" regarding Taiwan. Xi called the issue the "first red line" and cautioned that any mismanagement of U.S. arms sales to the island could lead to direct "clashes and conflict.
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During a two-day visit to China, US President Donald Trump has invited his Chinese counterpart to visit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States in the fall at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced on Friday. The visit is scheduled for September 24. Trump invited the Chinese president to the US on Thursday during his two-day visit to Beijing, news agencies reported. He concluded his visit to China on Friday.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, invited this Thursday (14 May) Chinese counterpart Xi Jiping, to visit the White House on 24 September, after considering the discussions between the two in Beijing extremely positive and productive. I have the honour to invite you and Mrs Peng to visit us in the White House on 24 September, Trump said, addressing Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, during the speech at the state banquet held in Beijin…
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