Chinese President Xi Jinping made a September 23–25 US state visit for talks with President Donald Trump.
Where it stands
The summit has ended with a trade truce through January and an agreement to establish an AI incident channel; China also says the countries agreed to $30 billion in reciprocal tariff cuts, and Trump and Xi plan further meetings.
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September 2026
Wed, Sep 30
Sep 30China's US envoy called Xi–Trump rapport the most valuable strategic asset
Sep 30Xi reiterated opposition to Taiwan independence and external interference
Sep 30Trump said he discussed Chinese political prisoners' release with Xi
Mon, Sep 28
Sep 28Trump denied discussing American weapons sales with Xi
Sun, Sep 27
Sep 27US released lists of goods slated for reciprocal tariff cuts
Sep 27US ambassador said Trump asked Xi about buying American weapons
Sat, Sep 26
Sep 26 Xi returned to Beijing from the United States
Sep 26Xi skipped the UN General Assembly during his US visit
Sep 26Trump said he and Xi discussed Taiwan only briefly
Sep 26China's foreign minister said Xi's visit advanced strategic stability
Sep 26China said the US agreed to $30 billion in reciprocal tariff cuts
Fri, Sep 25
Sep 25Trump and Xi agreed to pursue strategic stability
Sep 25US and China agreed to establish AI incident channel
Sep 25Trump and Xi agreed to meet in November and December
Sep 25Republicans criticized Trump's lavish welcome for Xi
Sep 25Trump called his meeting with Xi very productive
Sep 25Trump and Xi concluded their summit with White House tea
Sep 25Trump showed Xi the Constitution at the National Archives
Sep 25Taiwan called Xi's remarks to Trump on its future distortions
Sep 25Trump planned to show Xi the Constitution and Bill of Rights
Sep 25Observers described Trump-Xi talks as largely symbolic
Sep 25Trump planned to show Xi US founding documents
Sep 25Trump planned to take Xi to US National Archives
Thu, Sep 24
Sep 24 Trump presented Xi with a bald eagle sculpture
Sep 24 White House denied CNN access to Xi's state dinner
Sep 24 Trump hosted Xi at a White House state dinner
Sep 24 Trump showed Xi White House helipad and autopen portrait
Sep 24Xi invited 100,000 young Americans to visit China
Sep 24Trump posted an altered photo of Xi's airport welcome
Sep 24Trump warned Xi against Chinese support for Iran
Sep 24Protesters demonstrated against Xi outside the White House
Sep 24Xi promised two giant pandas to an Atlanta zoo
Sep 24US Senate Democrats criticized Trump's Xi summit as lacking substance
Sep 24Trump and Xi began closed-door talks with delegations
Sep 24US and China reached consensus on multiple trade issues
Sep 24Republican senator urged Trump to press Xi on Iran
Sep 24Xi urged US prudence on Taiwan and closer cooperation
Sep 24Xi's state dinner menu featured sea bass and Chinese flavours
Sep 24Xi urged cooperation to avoid US-China military conflict
Sep 24Trump and Xi emphasized AI in White House talks
Sep 24Trump planned a White House state dinner for Xi
Sep 24Trump welcomed Xi to the White House
Sep 24Trump and Xi were due to meet at the White House
Sep 24Asian allies sought a US-China truce without sacrificing their interests
Wed, Sep 23
Sep 23 Trump welcomed Xi at Joint Base Andrews
Sep 23Trump and Xi agreed to build constructive bilateral ties
Sep 23US and China differed over AI regulation at the UN
Sep 23US and China agreed to extend trade truce until January
Sep 23US lawmakers from both parties denounced China's actions abroad
Sep 23A survey found Americans' views of China had improved
Sep 23Xi urged China and the US to be partners
Sep 23Trump was expected to press Xi to free detained Americans
Sep 23Trump and Xi were expected to discuss Iran
Sep 23Chinese business leaders were omitted from Xi's delegation
Sep 23Xi departed Beijing for talks with Trump
Sep 23Trump and Xi began three-day Washington summit
Sep 23Xi's three-day Maryland summit was set to begin
Sep 23Xi was expected to arrive at Joint Base Andrews
Sep 23China's ambassador warned US over Taiwan and human rights
Tue, Sep 22
Sep 22US Senate defense chair criticized Trump for hosting Xi
Sep 22Trump and Japan's prime minister discussed China, strengthened alliance
Sep 22Economic and technology competition escalated before Xi's visit
Sep 22Investors braced for volatility around Xi-Trump summit
Mon, Sep 21
Sep 21China experts said Trump adopted a less combative tone
Sep 21Xi urged Chinese and US youth to strengthen ties
Sep 21Trump denounced Democrats as communists before welcoming Xi
Sep 21Xi was expected to press Trump over Taiwan arms sales
Sep 21US secretary of state met Japanese and South Korean counterparts
Sep 21Trump and Xi planned talks on wider strategic disputes
Sep 21Trump and Xi were expected to discuss AI safety
Sep 21China confirmed Xi's September 23–25 US state visit
Sep 21Xi and Trump were set to discuss extending trade truce
Sun, Sep 20
Sep 20US and China agreed to establish formal AI dialogue
Sep 20US and Chinese officials discussed creating an AI dialogue
Sep 20US and Chinese economic chiefs sought summit deliverables
Sep 20US and Chinese economic chiefs began trade and AI talks
Sat, Sep 19
Sep 19Tech executives were invited to Xi's state dinner
Sep 19Officials confirmed both couples would attend two-day White House visit
Fri, Sep 18
Sep 18Trump scheduled talks with Japan's prime minister
Sep 18Trump outlined expectations for upcoming talks with Xi
Sep 18US lawmakers urged Trump to take tougher line with Xi
Thu, Sep 17
Sep 17Trump planned to greet Xi on airport tarmac
Sep 17US and Chinese top diplomats discussed visit preparations
Sep 17US military honor guard rehearsed for Xi's visit
Wed, Sep 16
Sep 16Officials evaluated tariff cuts on energy and agriculture
Sun, Sep 13
Sep 13Trump said talks with Xi would cover almost everything
Mon, Sep 7
Sep 7Xi launched a diplomatic offensive across Eurasia and Middle East
Fri, Sep 4
Sep 4Xi was reportedly preparing a large business delegation
Tue, Sep 1
Sep 1China's premier pledged to address US companies' concerns
August 2026
Wed, Aug 26
Aug 26China's foreign minister urged US to remove summit obstacles
July 2026
Thu, Jul 30
Jul 30US and Chinese economic chiefs discussed trade and rare earths
Thu, Jul 23
Jul 23Trump announced Xi would visit on September 24
Wed, Jul 22
Jul 22US and Chinese top diplomats discussed Xi's visit
Mon, Jul 20
Jul 20China said communication on Xi's visit remained active
Sat, Jul 4
Jul 4US and China remained divided over strategic stability