Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to undertake a state visit to the United States this autumn at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after the conclusion of a high-profile summit in Beijing.&nbsp;“Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, the Chinese top diplomat said on Friday,” Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported.&nbsp;The announcement came hours after Trump departed China following a two-day visit that saw the two leaders engage in extensive talks on trade, tariffs, agriculture and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.&nbsp;During the summit, Trump was hosted with ceremonial engagements including a visit to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and a traditional tea session with Xi, as both sides attempted to stabilise ties between the world’s two largest economies.&nbsp;China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the two countries had agreed to continue implementing previous understandings reached during earlier negotiations.&nbsp;“The delegations of the two countries reached overall positive results, including continuing to implement all consensus reached in previous consultations (and) agreeing to establish a trade council and an investment council,” Wang said, according to a statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-totally-false-pm-modi-dismisses-media-report-on-proposed-foreign-travel-tax-1778868159313">‘Totally false’: PM Modi dismisses media report on proposed foreign travel tax</a>US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier told CNBC that Washington and Beijing were discussing the formation of a bilateral “board of trade” and “board of investment” to deepen economic coordination.&nbsp;The two sides also agreed to address concerns related to agricultural market access and expand bilateral trade through reciprocal tariff reductions, Wang added.&nbsp;The renewed diplomatic engagement comes amid an ongoing trade truce between China and the United States reached in October last year. Under the arrangement, both countries agreed to sharply reduce tariffs on each other’s goods after duties had crossed the 100 per cent mark during the prolonged trade dispute.

The announcement came after Trump touted “fantastic trade deals” and hinted at Chinese purchases of US soybeans and aircraft, though neither side has released official details.



Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to undertake a state visit to the United States this autumn at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said after the conclusion of a high-profile summit in Beijing. “Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in autumn this year at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, the Chinese top diplomat said on Friday,” Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported. The announcement came hours after Trump departed China following a two-day visit that saw the two leaders engage in extensive talks on trade, tariffs, agriculture and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. During the summit, Trump was hosted with ceremonial engagements including a visit to Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and a traditional tea session with Xi, as both sides attempted to stabilise ties between the world’s two largest economies. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the two countries had agreed to continue implementing previous understandings reached during earlier negotiations. “The delegations of the two countries reached overall positive results, including continuing to implement all consensus reached in previous consultations (and) agreeing to establish a trade council and an investment council,” Wang said, according to a statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry. Also Read: ‘Totally false’: PM Modi dismisses media report on proposed foreign travel tax US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier told CNBC that Washington and Beijing were discussing the formation of a bilateral “board of trade” and “board of investment” to deepen economic coordination. The two sides also agreed to address concerns related to agricultural market access and expand bilateral trade through reciprocal tariff reductions, Wang added. The renewed diplomatic engagement comes amid an ongoing trade truce between China and the United States reached in October last year. Under the arrangement, both countries agreed to sharply reduce tariffs on each other’s goods after duties had crossed the 100 per cent mark during the prolonged trade dispute.

The announcement came after Trump touted “fantastic trade deals” and hinted at Chinese purchases of US soybeans and aircraft, though neither side has released official details.

Xi Jinping to visit US in autumn after Trump’s Beijing summit: State media

Elon Musk shared a selfie moment with his electric car rival, Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, at the state banquet for US President Donald Trump hosted by China's President Xi Jinping. Xiaomi has become a leading name in the field of automobiles and is a major competitor to Tesla and Porsche in the Chinese market. Tesla also has a massive presence in China, and the country is one of the company's largest markets and primary manufacturing hubs. Musk shared a video of himself sitting at a table at the banquet as several people came up to him one after the other for a photo. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang can be seen chatting with other leaders. After some time, Lei goes to Musk and takes a selfie, appearing to be a little charmed and happy to see the Tesla CEO. Meanwhile, Musk looks a little bored at the event, as pointed out by several users.

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&nbsp;<h2>Xiaomi and Tesla are rivals in China's car market</h2>The moment between Musk and Lei has become one of the highlights of the banquet since they are both rivals in China's car market. Tesla opened its first wholly overseas vehicle assembly plant in Shanghai in 2019, where it produces the Model 3 and Model Y. It also has showrooms and service centres across major cities in mainland China. Meanwhile, Xiaomi entered the automotive market with the launch of the Xiaomi SU7 (Speed Ultra), a high-performance electric sedan. The car is known for its sleek design and deep integration with Xiaomi’s existing tech ecosystem. It also has the "MX11" SUV in the pipeline, as industry leaks have confirmed that Xiaomi is currently testing its second vehicle. It is a battery-electric SUV, and its design is being compared to the Ferrari Purosangue.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-xi-meet-marred-by-day-of-altercations-us-media-and-chinese-security-officers-clash-at-temple-of-heaven-video-1778817000789">Trump-Xi meet marred by day of altercations: US media and Chinese security officers clash at Temple of Heaven - VIDEO</a><h2>Musk took his son X to China</h2>Apple CEO Tim Cook was also present at the banquet and was the next person to take a photo with Musk. The billionaire earlier went viral for acting like a tourist, shooting videos while other leaders in the delegation stood waiting for Trump and Xi. He also took his son X with him to China. Some netizens pointed out how Musk was posting from China even though the social media platform does not operate in the country. "My GOAT using VPN to access his app coz it's banned in China," a user wrote.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took a photo with each other during the state banquet in Beijing after the latter approached him. They are both rivals in the country's market. Xiaomi's SU7 starts at $30,000, while the Tesla Model 3 starts at $37,000 and goes up to $55,000.

Elon Musk shared a selfie moment with his electric car rival, Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi, at the state banquet for US President Donald Trump hosted by China's President Xi Jinping. Xiaomi has become a leading name in the field of automobiles and is a major competitor to Tesla and Porsche in the Chinese market. Tesla also has a massive presence in China, and the country is one of the company's largest markets and primary manufacturing hubs. Musk shared a video of himself sitting at a table at the banquet as several people came up to him one after the other for a photo. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang can be seen chatting with other leaders. After some time, Lei goes to Musk and takes a selfie, appearing to be a little charmed and happy to see the Tesla CEO. Meanwhile, Musk looks a little bored at the event, as pointed out by several users.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun took a photo with each other during the state banquet in Beijing after the latter approached him. They are both rivals in the country's market. Xiaomi's SU7 starts at $30,000, while the Tesla Model 3 starts at $37,000 and goes up to $55,000.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun looks smitten as he takes a selfie with his rival Elon Musk - Watch

Donald Trump cleverly blamed Joe Biden for the critical things Xi Jinping said about the United States, while carefully highlighting that the Chinese president praised him for his work. In a Truth Social post, he wrote, "When President Xi very elegantly referred to the United States as perhaps being a declining nation, he was referring to the tremendous damage we suffered during the four years of Sleepy Joe Biden and the Biden Administration." The 79-year-old, who is in on an official visit to China, added that it was "100% correct". Trump claimed, "President Xi was not referring to the incredible rise that the United States has displayed to the world during the 16 spectacular months of the Trump Administration." The American president said that the US had become the "hottest nation" under him. "Two years ago, we were, in fact, a Nation in decline. On that, I fully agree with President Xi! But now, the United States is the hottest Nation anywhere in the world, and hopefully our relationship with China will be stronger and better than ever before!"Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-xi-meet-marred-by-day-of-altercations-us-media-and-chinese-security-officers-clash-at-temple-of-heaven-video-1778817000789">Trump-Xi meet marred by day of altercations: US media and Chinese security officers clash at Temple of Heaven - VIDEO</a>&nbsp;Trump's post listed the things that he claimed suffered under Biden's presidency - "open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women’s sports, DEI, horrible trade deals, rampant crime, and so much more!" Heaping praise on his own administration, Trump said the country had witnessed an "incredible rise" and had the "strongest military on earth". He wrote, the country had witnessed "all-time high stock markets and 401K’s, military victory and thriving relationship in Venezuela, the military decimation of Iran (to be continued!)" under him. Trump said, US had become an "economic powerhouse again" and had the "best US job market in history", and that "President Xi congratulated me on so many tremendous successes in such a short period of time."&nbsp;

<h2>Trump's tea and lunch meeting on final day of visit</h2>Donald Trump is on a three-day visit to China, where he held a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping on Thursday. The two leaders held further talks over tea and a "working lunch" on the final day on Friday. Trump claimed that he and Xi had "settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn't have been able to solve" during the US president's state visit. He said that they talked about the Iran war and that they "feel very similar about [how] we want it to end, we don't want them [Iran] to have a nuclear weapon".

Donald Trump patted himself on the back for the “incredible rise" of the US under him in the past 16 months. He said Xi Jinping meant Biden, not him, when he said that the US was a declining nation. He added that the US was the “hottest Nation anywhere in the world”.

Donald Trump cleverly blamed Joe Biden for the critical things Xi Jinping said about the United States, while carefully highlighting that the Chinese president praised him for his work. In a Truth Social post, he wrote, "When President Xi very elegantly referred to the United States as perhaps being a declining nation, he was referring to the tremendous damage we suffered during the four years of Sleepy Joe Biden and the Biden Administration." The 79-year-old, who is in on an official visit to China, added that it was "100% correct". Trump claimed, "President Xi was not referring to the incredible rise that the United States has displayed to the world during the 16 spectacular months of the Trump Administration." The American president said that the US had become the "hottest nation" under him. "Two years ago, we were, in fact, a Nation in decline. On that, I fully agree with President Xi! But now, the United States is the hottest Nation anywhere in the world, and hopefully our relationship with China will be stronger and better than ever before!" Also Read: Trump-Xi meet marred by day of altercations: US media and Chinese security officers clash at Temple of Heaven - VIDEO Trump's post listed the things that he claimed suffered under Biden's presidency - "open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women’s sports, DEI, horrible trade deals, rampant crime, and so much more!" Heaping praise on his own administration, Trump said the country had witnessed an "incredible rise" and had the "strongest military on earth". He wrote, the country had witnessed "all-time high stock markets and 401K’s, military victory and thriving relationship in Venezuela, the military decimation of Iran (to be continued!)" under him. Trump said, US had become an "economic powerhouse again" and had the "best US job market in history", and that "President Xi congratulated me on so many tremendous successes in such a short period of time."

Donald Trump patted himself on the back for the “incredible rise" of the US under him in the past 16 months. He said Xi Jinping meant Biden, not him, when he said that the US was a declining nation. He added that the US was the “hottest Nation anywhere in the world”.

'Hottest nation': Trump dodges Xi's 'declining nation' comment, says he meant Biden not him

The US press and staff teams travelling with Donald Trump's motorcade during his China visit were held in a room at the Temple of Heaven for nearly half an hour. A video captured on the Fox News B-roll livestream shows them clashing with the Chinese security team, asking them to let them go as they are with the president and not to be separated. "It's just like you would travel with your president," an American reporter tells the Chinese officers. The clash over security and protocol happened when Trump and Xi Jinping went to the Temple of Heaven after the bilateral meeting. Chinese security refused to allow a US Secret Service agent to enter a specific area because the agent was carrying a firearm. This standoff delayed the movement of the press pool.&nbsp;<h2>Temple of Heaven clash video</h2>The most viral clash happened when Chinese officials locked the American press members in a holding room as the leaders were preparing to leave the Temple of Heaven. Footage shows American journalists shouting, "We gotta move!" and "We are missing history!" as they argued with guards. Chinese officers can be seen talking to each other about the situation.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">A noteworthy moment came after almost two hours of what appeared to be a Fox News B-roll livestream, when footage showed an altercation between American staff &amp; press and Chinese security at the Temple of Heaven. Some of the U.S. staff traveling with Trump claimed they were being… <a href="https://t.co/DRY0dGEhEi">pic.twitter.com/DRY0dGEhEi</a>&mdash; Manya Koetse (@manyapan) <a href="https://twitter.com/manyapan/status/2054859884462588159?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Language between the two sides became a barrier as the American media persons tried to explain that they were supposed to stay with Trump. "If you were arriving with Xi, and we told you, you couldn't leave with him, that's the issue," one of them said. Another can be heard saying, "We are in the motorcade with the President, do you not understand that?" They then decide to physically push their way out of the room, fearing being left behind as Chinese officials stood. One reporter was heard telling the group to be "gentle but firm" and "not to do what they did to us," referencing an earlier incident where a staffer was trampled.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-high-stakes-xi-meeting-trump-says-china-won-t-arm-iran-war-and-could-help-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-west-asia-crisis-mojtaba-khamenei-argachi-1778809229977">After high-stakes Xi meeting, Trump says China wants to buy oil from the United States</a>&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/trump-delegation-reportedly-under-digital-lockdown-during-high-stakes-china-visit-1778786568744/embed<h2>US staff member fell down after Chinese reporters barged in&nbsp;</h2>The first clash of the day between the two sides happened on Thursday morning at the Great Hall of the People before official talks began between Trump and Xi. Reports suggest that a group of Chinese state media reporters barged into the room where President Trump and President Xi were meeting. In the scramble, a White House staff member was knocked to the ground and stepped on. While she was not seriously injured, the incident set a tense tone for the rest of the day. This was followed by the altercation at the Temple of Heaven, where a Secret Security official was stopped from entering the premised because he was carrying a firearm.

Day 2 of Donald Trump's China visit was marked by at least three clashes between US press and staff members and the Chinese security officers. In one incident, an American staff member was injured. Then, at the Temple of Heaven, the press pool was held in a room and not allowed to join Trump.

The US press and staff teams travelling with Donald Trump's motorcade during his China visit were held in a room at the Temple of Heaven for nearly half an hour. A video captured on the Fox News B-roll livestream shows them clashing with the Chinese security team, asking them to let them go as they are with the president and not to be separated. "It's just like you would travel with your president," an American reporter tells the Chinese officers. The clash over security and protocol happened when Trump and Xi Jinping went to the Temple of Heaven after the bilateral meeting. Chinese security refused to allow a US Secret Service agent to enter a specific area because the agent was carrying a firearm. This standoff delayed the movement of the press pool. Temple of Heaven clash video The most viral clash happened when Chinese officials locked the American press members in a holding room as the leaders were preparing to leave the Temple of Heaven. Footage shows American journalists shouting, "We gotta move!" and "We are missing history!" as they argued with guards. Chinese officers can be seen talking to each other about the situation.

Day 2 of Donald Trump's China visit was marked by at least three clashes between US press and staff members and the Chinese security officers. In one incident, an American staff member was injured. Then, at the Temple of Heaven, the press pool was held in a room and not allowed to join Trump.

Trump-Xi meet marred by day of altercations: US media and Chinese security officers clash at Temple of Heaven - VIDEO

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) said Chinese President Xi Jinping had expressed willingness to help end the ongoing Iran war and support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while also indicating that Beijing had committed to purchasing 200 Boeing aircraft.&nbsp;Speaking in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity during his China visit, Trump said Xi had offered assistance in reducing tensions in West Asia amid disruptions to global shipping routes.&nbsp;“He’d like to see the Hormuz Strait open. He said, ‘If I can be of any help whatsoever, I would like to help,’” the American leader said while describing his discussions with Xi.<h2>Trump announces Boeing deal with China</h2>Trump also claimed that China had agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, describing the proposed agreement as a major boost for American manufacturing and jobs.&nbsp;“It was sort of like a statement, but I think it was a commitment,” Trump said while referring to his talks with Xi.&nbsp;“That’s a lot of jobs,” he added.&nbsp;According to US media reports, the potential deal could include hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft along with larger wide-body models such as the 787 Dreamliner and 777.&nbsp;Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg was part of the US delegation during the Beijing summit. Last month, Ortberg had said any major Chinese order would depend heavily on the state of US-China relations and ongoing trade negotiations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-meets-iran-russia-foreign-ministers-on-brics-sidelines-amid-regional-tensions-1778773312125">PM Modi meets Iran, Russia foreign ministers on BRICS sidelines amid regional tensions</a>&nbsp;China’s last major Boeing purchase took place in 2017 during Trump’s first presidential term, when Beijing agreed to buy 300 aircraft in a deal estimated to be worth $37 billion.&nbsp;<h2>China calls for stable economic ties with US</h2>China’s Ministry of Commerce said Beijing was willing to work with Washington to expand areas of cooperation while reducing points of disagreement between the two countries.&nbsp;Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said the latest economic and trade consultations between the two sides in South Korea involved “candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges”.&nbsp;The spokesperson said both countries had agreed to continue strengthening pragmatic cooperation based on “mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation”.The latest diplomatic engagements come amid efforts by both powers to stabilise ties while navigating growing geopolitical tensions linked to trade, Taiwan and the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Trump described his China visit as “historic” and said US-China ties could become “better than ever before,” while Xi Jinping stressed that the two countries should be “partners, not rivals.”

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 15) said Chinese President Xi Jinping had expressed willingness to help end the ongoing Iran war and support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while also indicating that Beijing had committed to purchasing 200 Boeing aircraft. Speaking in an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity during his China visit, Trump said Xi had offered assistance in reducing tensions in West Asia amid disruptions to global shipping routes. “He’d like to see the Hormuz Strait open. He said, ‘If I can be of any help whatsoever, I would like to help,’” the American leader said while describing his discussions with Xi. Trump announces Boeing deal with China Trump also claimed that China had agreed to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, describing the proposed agreement as a major boost for American manufacturing and jobs. “It was sort of like a statement, but I think it was a commitment,” Trump said while referring to his talks with Xi. “That’s a lot of jobs,” he added. According to US media reports, the potential deal could include hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft along with larger wide-body models such as the 787 Dreamliner and 777. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg was part of the US delegation during the Beijing summit. Last month, Ortberg had said any major Chinese order would depend heavily on the state of US-China relations and ongoing trade negotiations. Also Read: PM Modi meets Iran, Russia foreign ministers on BRICS sidelines amid regional tensions China’s last major Boeing purchase took place in 2017 during Trump’s first presidential term, when Beijing agreed to buy 300 aircraft in a deal estimated to be worth $37 billion. China calls for stable economic ties with US China’s Ministry of Commerce said Beijing was willing to work with Washington to expand areas of cooperation while reducing points of disagreement between the two countries. Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said the latest economic and trade consultations between the two sides in South Korea involved “candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges”. The spokesperson said both countries had agreed to continue strengthening pragmatic cooperation based on “mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation”. The latest diplomatic engagements come amid efforts by both powers to stabilise ties while navigating growing geopolitical tensions linked to trade, Taiwan and the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Trump described his China visit as “historic” and said US-China ties could become “better than ever before,” while Xi Jinping stressed that the two countries should be “partners, not rivals.”&nbsp;

China to order 200 Boeing jets; Trump says Xi offered to broker peace with Iran

During his address from Beijing, US President Donald Trump hailed the relationship between the two countries, further saying that the citizens “have a deep sense of mutual respect.” He thanked the nation for the “magnificent welcome” as he landed to embark on his historic visit. Talking about his exchange with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the 79-year-old said, “We had an extremely positive and constructive discussion today.”&nbsp;Trump arrived at the Great Hall of the People, where he was received with an opening ceremony featuring the national anthems of both nations.&nbsp; The visit is his first to Beijing since 2017 and comes amid a backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressure, with the ongoing Iran war casting a long shadow over bilateral talks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-china-should-be-partners-not-rivals-xi-hails-historic-trump-visit-1778753461122">‘US, China should be partners, not rivals’: Xi hails ‘historic’ Trump visit</a>&nbsp;Trump was accompanied on the trip by a host of American corporate executives, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The bilateral meeting between the two leaders lasted approximately two hours and fifteen minutes. Key issues on the table included trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the war involving Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the US and China are also coordinating on AI safety, with plans to establish a protocol on best practices to prevent non-state actors from gaining access to advanced models.&nbsp; The day's engagements extended beyond the negotiating table. Trump and Xi visited the Temple of Heaven together, a UNESCO heritage site steeped in centuries of Chinese imperial history, before the two delegations gathered for a lavish state banquet at the Great Hall of the People.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-basketball-blue-jeans-and-chinese-restaurants-trump-hails-deep-us-china-ties-at-xi-banquet-1778757462999">‘Basketball, blue jeans and Chinese restaurants’: Trump hails deep US-China ties at Xi banquet</a>&nbsp;Xi, for his part, described US-China relations as the world's most consequential, though he also issued a pointed warning over Taiwan, cautioning that mishandling the issue could lead to serious conflict.&nbsp;As he closed his speech, the US president invited Xi and his wife to the White House on September 24, a gesture widely seen as a signal of Washington's intent to keep diplomatic momentum alive well beyond the Beijing summit.

A major diplomatic shift? Trump sets September 24 for Xi Jinping's White House visit. See what’s on the agenda for the biggest US-China meeting of 2026.

During his address from Beijing, US President Donald Trump hailed the relationship between the two countries, further saying that the citizens “have a deep sense of mutual respect.” He thanked the nation for the “magnificent welcome” as he landed to embark on his historic visit. Talking about his exchange with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, the 79-year-old said, “We had an extremely positive and constructive discussion today.” Trump arrived at the Great Hall of the People, where he was received with an opening ceremony featuring the national anthems of both nations. The visit is his first to Beijing since 2017 and comes amid a backdrop of mounting geopolitical pressure, with the ongoing Iran war casting a long shadow over bilateral talks. Also read: ‘US, China should be partners, not rivals’: Xi hails ‘historic’ Trump visit Trump was accompanied on the trip by a host of American corporate executives, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. The bilateral meeting between the two leaders lasted approximately two hours and fifteen minutes. Key issues on the table included trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the war involving Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the US and China are also coordinating on AI safety, with plans to establish a protocol on best practices to prevent non-state actors from gaining access to advanced models. The day's engagements extended beyond the negotiating table. Trump and Xi visited the Temple of Heaven together, a UNESCO heritage site steeped in centuries of Chinese imperial history, before the two delegations gathered for a lavish state banquet at the Great Hall of the People. Also read: ‘Basketball, blue jeans and Chinese restaurants’: Trump hails deep US-China ties at Xi banquet Xi, for his part, described US-China relations as the world's most consequential, though he also issued a pointed warning over Taiwan, cautioning that mishandling the issue could lead to serious conflict. As he closed his speech, the US president invited Xi and his wife to the White House on September 24, a gesture widely seen as a signal of Washington's intent to keep diplomatic momentum alive well beyond the Beijing summit.

A major diplomatic shift? Trump sets September 24 for Xi Jinping's White House visit. See what’s on the agenda for the biggest US-China meeting of 2026.

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