BREAKING NEWS: Trump Says U.S.-China Ties to Be Better than Ever
Trump and Xi signaled cooperation as talks opened, with trade, Taiwan and technology restrictions expected to dominate the summit.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping formally opened their high-stakes summit in Beijing with a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People, signalling a notably warm tone.
- Previous tensions saw tariffs of over 100 per cent on many goods, nearly decoupling the world's two largest economies; in October 2025, the leaders agreed to a trade truce at a summit in Busan, South Korea.
- Accompanied by a delegation of CEOs from Apple, Nvidia, Boeing, and Blackrock, Trump touted their presence, saying he would work to "open up" China to U.S. businesses during his visit.
- Xi stressed the importance of cooperation and stability between the world's two largest economies, while Trump described the relationship as "going to be better than ever," though analysts suggest expectations remain low.
- Discussions include Taiwan, technology restrictions, and the Iran conflict; Xi noted that stable relations between Washington and Beijing are essential for global stability, particularly as both nations approach the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in 2026.
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Trump, Xi speak ahead of talks to make relations ‘better than ever’
NewsFeedPresidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump say they’re looking forward to US-China talks that are expected to tackle divisive issues ranging from the US-Israeli war on Iran, trade, technology, and Taiwan. This is Trump’s first trip to China since 2017.Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post Trump, Xi spe…
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