President Donald Trump wrapped up his China visit claiming “fantastic trade deals” were reached during high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit focused heavily on trade, tariffs, global supply chains, investment ties, and rising geopolitical tensions. Trump described the negotiations as highly productive, signaling possible shifts in U.S.-China economic relations amid ongoing global uncertainty. The summit also drew attention for discussions on energy, Iran, Taiwan, and international markets.

Trump Says Made 'Fantastic Trade Deals' With China

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened his high-stakes summit with US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 14) by striking a tone of warmth, caution and strategic optimism, telling the US president he was "happy" to welcome him back to Beijing at what he described as a moment when the world stands at a historic "crossroads." Seated at the head of the table inside the Great Hall of the People, Xi framed the meeting as bigger than a routine bilateral engagement, presenting it instead as a defining moment for global stability."A stable China-US relationship is a boon for the world. Cooperation benefits both sides, while confrontation harms both. We should be partners and not rivals," Xi said, adding in a pointed remark that "The world today is at a crossroads," and that China and the United States should choose partnership over confrontation. "China and the United States should be partners, not rivals," the Chinese leader told Trump, in remarks clearly aimed at lowering the temperature after years of trade wars, technology sanctions and mounting geopolitical distrust.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-ultimate-frenemies-from-big-fat-hug-to-bitter-trade-wars-analysing-a-decade-of-trump-xi-rollercoaster-equation-1778571377420">The ultimate frenemies? From ‘big, fat hug’ to bitter trade wars, analysing a decade of Trump-Xi rollercoaster equation</a><h2>Trump touts 'fantastic future together'</h2>The POTUS, for his part, responded in characteristically expansive fashion. "We’re going to have a fantastic future together,” the US president declared, praising Xi as a "great leader" and repeatedly highlighting what he called their "fantastic relationship."Calling the summit "maybe the biggest summit ever," Trump said the ceremony itself was "an honour like few I’ve ever seen before.""It's an honour to be with you. It's an honour to be your friend," Trump added. "The relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before." Trump’s rhetoric leaned heavily on personal chemistry, a familiar hallmark of his diplomacy with Xi dating back to their first Mar-a-Lago meeting in 2017.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-two-timed-trump-report-reveals-islamabad-quietly-sheltered-iranian-military-aircraft-while-brokering-peace-talks-1778551810479">Pakistan two-timed Trump? Report REVEALS Islamabad quietly sheltered Iranian military aircraft while playing mediator in Iran war</a><h2>Warm opening remarks amid global tensions</h2>The two leaders met on the steps of the Great Hall of the People with a handshake, as opposed to the "big, fat hug" Trump was expecting from the Chinese president. The two leaders shook hands after Trump arrived in a motorcade to the steps, where a US delegation, including State Secretary Marco Rubio, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and business CEOs, including Elon Musk, awaited him.The opening exchange, rich in personal compliments and diplomatic symbolism, offered a carefully choreographed contrast to the deep tensions hanging over the summit, including disputes over Iran, Taiwan, tariffs, technology restrictions and strategic competition in Asia.&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the Beijing talks by noting that the world was “at a crossroads” and urged the US to be China’s “partner, not rival.” What did Trump say? Scroll down.

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened his high-stakes summit with US President Donald Trump on Thursday (May 14) by striking a tone of warmth, caution and strategic optimism, telling the US president he was "happy" to welcome him back to Beijing at what he described as a moment when the world stands at a historic "crossroads." Seated at the head of the table inside the Great Hall of the People, Xi framed the meeting as bigger than a routine bilateral engagement, presenting it instead as a defining moment for global stability. "A stable China-US relationship is a boon for the world. Cooperation benefits both sides, while confrontation harms both. We should be partners and not rivals," Xi said, adding in a pointed remark that "The world today is at a crossroads," and that China and the United States should choose partnership over confrontation. "China and the United States should be partners, not rivals," the Chinese leader told Trump, in remarks clearly aimed at lowering the temperature after years of trade wars, technology sanctions and mounting geopolitical distrust. Also read | The ultimate frenemies? From ‘big, fat hug’ to bitter trade wars, analysing a decade of Trump-Xi rollercoaster equation Trump touts 'fantastic future together' The POTUS, for his part, responded in characteristically expansive fashion. "We’re going to have a fantastic future together,” the US president declared, praising Xi as a "great leader" and repeatedly highlighting what he called their "fantastic relationship." Calling the summit "maybe the biggest summit ever," Trump said the ceremony itself was "an honour like few I’ve ever seen before." "It's an honour to be with you. It's an honour to be your friend," Trump added. "The relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before." Trump’s rhetoric leaned heavily on personal chemistry, a familiar hallmark of his diplomacy with Xi dating back to their first Mar-a-Lago meeting in 2017. Also read | Pakistan two-timed Trump? Report REVEALS Islamabad quietly sheltered Iranian military aircraft while playing mediator in Iran war Warm opening remarks amid global tensions The two leaders met on the steps of the Great Hall of the People with a handshake, as opposed to the "big, fat hug" Trump was expecting from the Chinese president. The two leaders shook hands after Trump arrived in a motorcade to the steps, where a US delegation, including State Secretary Marco Rubio, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and business CEOs, including Elon Musk, awaited him. The opening exchange, rich in personal compliments and diplomatic symbolism, offered a carefully choreographed contrast to the deep tensions hanging over the summit, including disputes over Iran, Taiwan, tariffs, technology restrictions and strategic competition in Asia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the Beijing talks by noting that the world was “at a crossroads” and urged the US to be China’s “partner, not rival.” What did Trump say? Scroll down.

'World at crossroads': Xi Jinping tells Trump China and United States 'should be partners, not rivals'

United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for a two-day summit with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. This comes at a time when war in Iran might renew as the fragile ceasefire has not resulted into a permanent deal between the two sides. As Trump and Jinping are set to meet in Beijing for a three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade, and the status of Taiwan, among other issues. Trump is the first president approximately in a decade to visit China. Both the leaders met the last time in South Korea and struck a few deals. The agenda for the Trump-Xi summit is expected to cover a wide range of economic, strategic and geopolitical issues. Trade is likely to remain a major focus, with the United States seeking a more structured trade framework with China to avoid recurring tariff disputes. Washington may push for a special mechanism to better regulate the flow of goods between the two economies. Rare earth minerals are also expected to feature prominently, as the US looks for reliable access to Chinese supplies that are crucial for technology and defence industries. Large commercial agreements, including possible Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft and increased imports of American agricultural products, could also be discussed.China, meanwhile, is expected to press for fewer restrictions on its companies operating in the US, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could emerge as a major talking point as Washington debates the future entry of Chinese-made vehicles into the American market. Taiwan is also expected to remain a highly sensitive issue, with Beijing likely to warn against US military support and arms sales to the island, which China considers part of its territory. Trump has additionally hinted that he may raise the issue of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during the talks.Security concerns are also expected to feature prominently, including the possibility of fresh nuclear arms discussions involving China. Trump is believed to favour expanding future arms control frameworks beyond the traditional US-Russia model to reflect shifting global power dynamics. Alongside these strategic issues, Beijing is expected to advocate for stronger educational, business and cultural exchanges between the two countries in an effort to stabilise relations beyond trade and political tensions.

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Jensen Huang, CEO of the American tech giant Nvidia, has joined Trump on his state visit to China this week after earlier reports suggested he would not be in attendance.Huang joined the US delegation in Alaska for the second leg of the flight to Beijing, according to pool reports. He had not been included on an earlier list of the American CEOs accompanying Trump, but White House spokesperson Steven Cheung said Huang was added to the trip once his schedule allowed it.A spokesperson for Nvidia said in a statement, “Jensen is attending the summit at the invitation of President Trump to support America and the administration’s goals.”

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins Trump’s China trip 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 13) arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Their meeting will focus on easing deep tensions between the United States and China. The relations between the two largest economies have soured over trade, Taiwan and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/red-carpet-300-chinese-youth-trump-s-special-welcome-in-beijing-ahead-of-talks-with-xi-jinping-1778685695970">Read more here.</a>

Red carpet, 300 Chinese youth: Trump’s special welcome in Beijing ahead of talks with Xi Jinping

Trump was greeted with a bunch of flowers and then walked along the red carpet, which was lined with 300 Chinese youth in white uniforms chanting "welcome" and waving small Chinese and US flags in unison.While en route to Beijing, Trump said on social media he would "be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to 'open up' China so that these brilliant people can work their magic".

Chinese youth waved Chinese And American flags as they welcomed Trump

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet during a three-day summit in China. Here’s a look at a long history of meetings between two of the world’s most powerful leaders.<h2>Long history of encounters</h2>US President Donald Trump is set to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a high-stakes summit. This marks the seventh face-to-face meeting between the two world leaders.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/trump-to-meet-chinese-president-long-history-of-meetings-between-the-superpower-leaders-pics-1778678479885">Read more</a>

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Trump arrives in Beijing, welcomed by Chinese vice-president Han Zheng

US President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, receives a grand welcome.

Trump-Xi meet LIVE: US president arrives in Beijing

US President Donald Trump is expected to land shortly, and preparations to welcome him in Beijing are underway.

Trump-Xi meet LIVE: US president to land in Beijing shortly

Asked if Xi needs to intervene in Iran, Trump said, “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other. We’ll win it peacefully or otherwise. Their Navy is gone. Their Air Force is gone. Every single element of their war machine is gone.”

Trump-Xi meet LIVE: Will Trump allow China to help with Iran?

As he left the White House, Trump downplayed differences with Xi over the US conflict in Iran and predicted that “good things are going to happen” during the visit.

Trump downplayed differences with Xi o

<h4>What's on agenda?</h4><ul><li>Trade rules and balancing business: The US wants a more organised trade system with China instead of constant tariff fights. Washington may propose a special trade mechanism to decide what goods both countries should buy and sell from each other.</li><li>Rare minerals and big business deals: The US is likely to seek steady access to China’s rare earth minerals, which are important for technology and defence. Big deals like China buying hundreds of Boeing planes and more US farm products could also be discussed.</li><li>Chinese companies and US market access: China wants fewer restrictions on its companies in the US, specially in sectors like AI and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could become a key talking point as Washington debates whether Chinese cars should enter the American market.</li><li>Taiwan and security concerns: Taiwan is expected to remain a sensitive issue. China has repeatedly warned the US to be careful about arms sales and military support to Taiwan, which Beijing considers part of its territory. Trump has also hinted that he would talk about Jimmy Lai.</li><li>Nuclear weapons and military stability: Donald Trump may push for fresh nuclear arms discussions that also include China, arguing that current US-Russia agreements no longer reflect today’s global balance.</li><li>Improving people-to-people ties: Beijing is expected to stress rebuilding educational, business and cultural exchanges with the US after relations worsened in recent years. The idea is to stabilise ties beyond just trade and politics.</li></ul>

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Iran has backed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal aimed at ensuring lasting security and shared development in the Persian Gulf region. Iran’s Ambassador to China, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli, said the Islamic Republic was ready to support the Chinese proposal ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to China this week. In a post on X, the envoy said the issue was also discussed during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-backs-xi-jinping-s-four-point-proposal-ahead-of-trump-s-china-visit-1778581011682">Read more</a>

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Nearly a decade later, the balance of confidence appears to have shifted further in China’s favour. Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term, has overseen a vast expansion of Chinese ambitions in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chinese cities and industrial hubs increasingly reflect Beijing’s long-term strategy to challenge American dominance economically and technologically.This week’s summit is expected to include discussions on trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan and the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The talks come at a moment when Washington officially regards China as its foremost strategic competitor. Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group said China no longer feels compelled to prove itself America’s equal because Washington now openly acknowledges Beijing as a “near-peer” rival.\<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-jinping-meeting-highs-and-lows-of-us-china-relations-in-trump-era-1778651255403">Read More&nbsp;</a>

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US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid tensions over Iran, trade and Taiwan. Talks are expected to focus on tariffs, rare earths, EVs, security issues and nuclear arms, as both sides seek to stabilise ties.

United States (US) President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for a two-day summit with China’s leader, Xi Jinping. This comes at a time when war in Iran might renew as the fragile ceasefire has not resulted into a permanent deal between the two sides. As Trump and Jinping are set to meet in Beijing for a three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade, and the status of Taiwan, among other issues. Trump is the first president approximately in a decade to visit China. Both the leaders met the last time in South Korea and struck a few deals. The agenda for the Trump-Xi summit is expected to cover a wide range of economic, strategic and geopolitical issues. Trade is likely to remain a major focus, with the United States seeking a more structured trade framework with China to avoid recurring tariff disputes. Washington may push for a special mechanism to better regulate the flow of goods between the two economies. Rare earth minerals are also expected to feature prominently, as the US looks for reliable access to Chinese supplies that are crucial for technology and defence industries. Large commercial agreements, including possible Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft and increased imports of American agricultural products, could also be discussed. China, meanwhile, is expected to press for fewer restrictions on its companies operating in the US, particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles. Chinese EV giant BYD could emerge as a major talking point as Washington debates the future entry of Chinese-made vehicles into the American market. Taiwan is also expected to remain a highly sensitive issue, with Beijing likely to warn against US military support and arms sales to the island, which China considers part of its territory. Trump has additionally hinted that he may raise the issue of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during the talks. Security concerns are also expected to feature prominently, including the possibility of fresh nuclear arms discussions involving China. Trump is believed to favour expanding future arms control frameworks beyond the traditional US-Russia model to reflect shifting global power dynamics. Alongside these strategic issues, Beijing is expected to advocate for stronger educational, business and cultural exchanges between the two countries in an effort to stabilise relations beyond trade and political tensions.

US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid tensions over Iran, trade and Taiwan. Talks are expected to focus on tariffs, rare earths, EVs, security issues and nuclear arms, as both sides seek to stabilise ties.

Trump-Xi meet LIVE updates: US President Donald Trump lands in Beijing

China on Wednesday (May 13) once again said it will take all measures to oppose Taiwan independence and that its capability to "crush" separatism is “unbreakable.” Reiterating that Taiwan issue is an internal matter for Beijing, China said it “firmly opposes” any form of military ties between the United States and Taiwan.&nbsp;Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said, “The Taiwan question is purely China’s internal affair and brooks no external interference,” as reported by state-run Global Times.&nbsp;“We firmly oppose any form of military ties between the US and China’s Taiwan region, and urge the US side to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, prudently handle Taiwan-related issues, stop arms sales to Taiwan, and refrain from sending wrong signals to ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces,” Zhang said.&nbsp;The statement comes just hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to China. Trump will arrive in China on Wednesday (May 13) for his two day visit of the country. The highly anticipated presidential summit in Beijing is being framed as a business-focused summit aimed at stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies. And despite tensions over artificial intelligence, export controls, rare-earth minerals, Taiwan and the ongoing Iran war the two nations are deeply linked through trade worth hundreds of billions of dollars.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-jinping-meeting-highs-and-lows-of-us-china-relations-in-trump-era-1778651255403">Trump -Xi Jinping meeting: Highs and lows of US-China relations in Trump era</a>&nbsp;Earlier on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun also opposed US arms sales to Taiwan.&nbsp;“China's firm opposition to US arms sales to China's Taiwan region is consistent and clear,” Guo said after Trump said Monday that he plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his expected visit to Beijing.<h2>What does Trump, Xi summit mean for Taiwan?</h2>&nbsp;The Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China views as its breakaway province. Since Trump's return to the White House, political analysts have witnessed greater ambivalence toward Taiwan, an approach that could be of concern for the Taiwanese regime ahead of Trump's China visit.&nbsp;The nation of 23 million people has spent decades living under threat from the China, which claims Taiwan as its territory despite never having control over it.&nbsp;One section of political analysts in the US believe that China "may offer Trump a deal: cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl, U.S. business access, or global flashpoints like Iran and Ukraine in exchange for Trump accepting a larger Chinese role in Taiwan’s future," reported Fox news.

Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said, The Taiwan question is purely Chinas internal affair and brooks no external interference.

China on Wednesday (May 13) once again said it will take all measures to oppose Taiwan independence and that its capability to "crush" separatism is “unbreakable.” Reiterating that Taiwan issue is an internal matter for Beijing, China said it “firmly opposes” any form of military ties between the United States and Taiwan. Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said, “The Taiwan question is purely China’s internal affair and brooks no external interference,” as reported by state-run Global Times. “We firmly oppose any form of military ties between the US and China’s Taiwan region, and urge the US side to abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, prudently handle Taiwan-related issues, stop arms sales to Taiwan, and refrain from sending wrong signals to ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces,” Zhang said. The statement comes just hours ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to China. Trump will arrive in China on Wednesday (May 13) for his two day visit of the country. The highly anticipated presidential summit in Beijing is being framed as a business-focused summit aimed at stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies. And despite tensions over artificial intelligence, export controls, rare-earth minerals, Taiwan and the ongoing Iran war the two nations are deeply linked through trade worth hundreds of billions of dollars. ALSO READ: Trump -Xi Jinping meeting: Highs and lows of US-China relations in Trump era Earlier on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun also opposed US arms sales to Taiwan. “China's firm opposition to US arms sales to China's Taiwan region is consistent and clear,” Guo said after Trump said Monday that he plans to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his expected visit to Beijing. What does Trump, Xi summit mean for Taiwan? The Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China views as its breakaway province. Since Trump's return to the White House, political analysts have witnessed greater ambivalence toward Taiwan, an approach that could be of concern for the Taiwanese regime ahead of Trump's China visit. The nation of 23 million people has spent decades living under threat from the China, which claims Taiwan as its territory despite never having control over it. One section of political analysts in the US believe that China "may offer Trump a deal: cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl, U.S. business access, or global flashpoints like Iran and Ukraine in exchange for Trump accepting a larger Chinese role in Taiwan’s future," reported Fox news.

Zhang Han, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said, “The Taiwan question is purely China’s internal affair and brooks no external interference."

'Prudently handle Taiwan-related issues', says China to US ahead of Trump visit

As US President Donald Trump is set to visit China on Wednesday (May 13) for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the visit marks another chapter in one of the world’s most consequential and turbulent relationships. Since Trump first came to power in 2017, ties between Washington and Beijing have swung between ceremonial warmth and intense confrontation, reshaping global trade, diplomacy and technology.&nbsp;Trump’s first state visit to China in November 2017 was marked by lavish symbolism. Xi hosted the American president inside the Forbidden City, a privilege previously extended to no other US president. Beijing sought to project an image of parity between the two powers while presenting Xi as Trump’s geopolitical equal.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/philippine-military-s-massacre-of-19-including-civilians-triggers-debate-on-human-rights-situation-in-the-country-1778651080356">Philippine military's massacre of 19, including civilians, triggers debate on human rights situation in the country</a>&nbsp;Nearly a decade later, the balance of confidence appears to have shifted further in China’s favour. Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term, has overseen a vast expansion of Chinese ambitions in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chinese cities and industrial hubs increasingly reflect Beijing’s long-term strategy to challenge American dominance economically and technologically.&nbsp;This week’s summit is expected to include discussions on trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan and the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The talks come at a moment when Washington officially regards China as its foremost strategic competitor. Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group said China no longer feels compelled to prove itself America’s equal because Washington now openly acknowledges Beijing as a “near-peer” rival.<h2>Where does China stand?</h2>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-summit-who-all-will-be-watching-what-does-the-visit-mean-for-taiwan-iran-and-india-1778650820442">Trump-Xi summit: what does the visit mean for Taiwan, Iran and India?</a>&nbsp;Much of modern China’s transformation is visible far from Beijing’s political centre. In the sprawling south-western megacity of Chongqing, massive state investment has turned a once gritty manufacturing base into a futuristic urban powerhouse known for automation, advanced logistics and dazzling skyscrapers.&nbsp;Nicknamed China’s “8D city” because of its layered vertical design, Chongqing has become one of the country’s biggest soft power showcases. Visa-free policies and social media-driven tourism campaigns have helped attract millions of overseas visitors in recent years.&nbsp;Yet the glittering skyline also masks economic strain. Local governments across China are grappling with heavy debt burdens after years of rapid infrastructure spending. The country’s property downturn, weak domestic consumption and rising unemployment continue to weigh on growth.&nbsp;Additional pressure has come from Trump-era tariffs that remain partly in place and renewed instability in the Middle East following the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran. Chinese citizens interviewed in Chongqing expressed frustration over global instability and the impact on investments and jobs.&nbsp;One resident criticised Trump’s “America First” approach, saying China had spent decades pursuing long-term strategies while the US president focused on confrontation. Trump even acquired an unusual nickname among some Chinese internet users: “Chuan Jianguo”, loosely translating to “Trump the nation builder”, reflecting a tongue-in-cheek belief that his policies inadvertently accelerated China’s rise.&nbsp;Despite political tensions, many young Chinese still admire the US for its openness, innovation and educational opportunities. However, deteriorating bilateral ties and tighter visa scrutiny have made studying and working in America more uncertain than before.&nbsp;

President Trump’s visit to Beijing with Marco Rubio highlights fluctuating US-China ties. Discussions centre on trade, Taiwan, and Iran, while China utilises a name-transliteration workaround to bypass Rubio’s sanctions.

As US President Donald Trump is set to visit China on Wednesday (May 13) for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the visit marks another chapter in one of the world’s most consequential and turbulent relationships. Since Trump first came to power in 2017, ties between Washington and Beijing have swung between ceremonial warmth and intense confrontation, reshaping global trade, diplomacy and technology. Trump’s first state visit to China in November 2017 was marked by lavish symbolism. Xi hosted the American president inside the Forbidden City, a privilege previously extended to no other US president. Beijing sought to project an image of parity between the two powers while presenting Xi as Trump’s geopolitical equal. Also read: Philippine military's massacre of 19, including civilians, triggers debate on human rights situation in the country Nearly a decade later, the balance of confidence appears to have shifted further in China’s favour. Xi, now serving an unprecedented third term, has overseen a vast expansion of Chinese ambitions in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and robotics. Chinese cities and industrial hubs increasingly reflect Beijing’s long-term strategy to challenge American dominance economically and technologically. This week’s summit is expected to include discussions on trade disputes, technology restrictions, Taiwan and the escalating tensions surrounding Iran. The talks come at a moment when Washington officially regards China as its foremost strategic competitor. Ali Wyne of the International Crisis Group said China no longer feels compelled to prove itself America’s equal because Washington now openly acknowledges Beijing as a “near-peer” rival. Where does China stand? Also read: Trump-Xi summit: what does the visit mean for Taiwan, Iran and India? Much of modern China’s transformation is visible far from Beijing’s political centre. In the sprawling south-western megacity of Chongqing, massive state investment has turned a once gritty manufacturing base into a futuristic urban powerhouse known for automation, advanced logistics and dazzling skyscrapers. Nicknamed China’s “8D city” because of its layered vertical design, Chongqing has become one of the country’s biggest soft power showcases. Visa-free policies and social media-driven tourism campaigns have helped attract millions of overseas visitors in recent years. Yet the glittering skyline also masks economic strain. Local governments across China are grappling with heavy debt burdens after years of rapid infrastructure spending. The country’s property downturn, weak domestic consumption and rising unemployment continue to weigh on growth. Additional pressure has come from Trump-era tariffs that remain partly in place and renewed instability in the Middle East following the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran. Chinese citizens interviewed in Chongqing expressed frustration over global instability and the impact on investments and jobs. One resident criticised Trump’s “America First” approach, saying China had spent decades pursuing long-term strategies while the US president focused on confrontation. Trump even acquired an unusual nickname among some Chinese internet users: “Chuan Jianguo”, loosely translating to “Trump the nation builder”, reflecting a tongue-in-cheek belief that his policies inadvertently accelerated China’s rise. Despite political tensions, many young Chinese still admire the US for its openness, innovation and educational opportunities. However, deteriorating bilateral ties and tighter visa scrutiny have made studying and working in America more uncertain than before.

President Trump’s visit to Beijing with Marco Rubio highlights fluctuating US-China ties. Discussions centre on trade, Taiwan, and Iran, while China utilises a name-transliteration workaround to bypass Rubio’s sanctions.

Trump -Xi Jinping meeting: Highs and lows of US-China relations in Trump era

US President Donald Trump will arrive in China on Wednesday (May 13) for his two day visit of the country. The highly anticipated presidential summit in Beijing is being framed as a business-focused summit aimed at stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies. And despite tensions over artificial intelligence, export controls, rare-earth minerals, Taiwan and the ongoing Iran war the two nations are deeply linked through trade worth hundreds of billions of dollars.The presidential summit between two superpowers of the world will closely be watched by Taiwan, India and Iran.<h2>What does Trump, Xi summit mean for Taiwan?</h2>&nbsp;The Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China views as its breakaway province. Since Trump's return to the White House, political analysts have witnessed greater ambivalence toward Taiwan, an approach that could be of concern for the Taiwanese regime ahead of Trump's China visit.&nbsp;The nation of 23 million people has spent decades living under threat from the China, which claims Taiwan as its territory despite never having control over it.&nbsp;One section of political analysts in the US believe that China "may offer Trump a deal: cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl, U.S. business access, or global flashpoints like Iran and Ukraine in exchange for Trump accepting a larger Chinese role in Taiwan’s future," reported Fox news.<h2>What does Trump, Xi summit mean for Iran?</h2>&nbsp;For Iran too, the summit is a high stake one as the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are expected to feature prominently during the discussions.&nbsp;A senior administration official told news outlets in an anonymous briefing on Sunday that Trump could “apply pressure” to China on Iran in areas such as oil sales and Tehran’s purchase of potential dual-role military-civilian goods.&nbsp;China is one of the nations most severely impacted by the closure of the vital waterway, as it acquires nearly 20 per cent of its energy through the strait. Beijing has called for open and secure shipping multiple times; however, it has termed the US naval blockade "a dangerous escalation of unilateralism."&nbsp;Washington expects Chinese support to persuade the Islamic Republic to accept its peace terms, as Beijing remains one of the major importers of Iranian oil despite the ongoing crisis.&nbsp;The US is expected to use this week's summit to present evidence of "dual-use technology" transfers and demand that Beijing use its leverage as a mediator in the “Islamabad Talks” to secure a final deal. For the Trump administration, the goal is clear: to press China to withdraw its economic and tacit military support, forcing Tehran to accept the current peace proposal.<h2>What does Trump, Xi summit mean for India?</h2>&nbsp;While for India, the Trump, Xi meet is equally important as experts say that a weaker Trump may grant Beijing concessions that could impact New Delhi not only economically but also geopolitically.&nbsp;Also, the world’s two largest economies - Beijing and Washington - are the biggest trading partners of India.&nbsp;There are scare that Trump could set aside past policy and side with Beijing on several issues just like he did while imposing tariffs. &nbsp;India was hit by steep trade tariffs along with other US allies like Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, while China got concessions after threatening to block the supply of rare earths to America.&nbsp;New Delhi will also be closely watching what conclusion both the countries reach on Strait of Hormuz as most of its oil and gas passes through the vital chokepoint that has been blocked by Iran after the war began with US.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China views as its breakaway province. While for India, the meet is equally important as experts say that a weaker Trump may grant Beijing concessions impacting New Delhi.

US President Donald Trump will arrive in China on Wednesday (May 13) for his two day visit of the country. The highly anticipated presidential summit in Beijing is being framed as a business-focused summit aimed at stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies. And despite tensions over artificial intelligence, export controls, rare-earth minerals, Taiwan and the ongoing Iran war the two nations are deeply linked through trade worth hundreds of billions of dollars. The presidential summit between two superpowers of the world will closely be watched by Taiwan, India and Iran. What does Trump, Xi summit mean for Taiwan? The Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China views as its breakaway province. Since Trump's return to the White House, political analysts have witnessed greater ambivalence toward Taiwan, an approach that could be of concern for the Taiwanese regime ahead of Trump's China visit. The nation of 23 million people has spent decades living under threat from the China, which claims Taiwan as its territory despite never having control over it. One section of political analysts in the US believe that China "may offer Trump a deal: cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl, U.S. business access, or global flashpoints like Iran and Ukraine in exchange for Trump accepting a larger Chinese role in Taiwan’s future," reported Fox news. What does Trump, Xi summit mean for Iran? For Iran too, the summit is a high stake one as the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia are expected to feature prominently during the discussions. A senior administration official told news outlets in an anonymous briefing on Sunday that Trump could “apply pressure” to China on Iran in areas such as oil sales and Tehran’s purchase of potential dual-role military-civilian goods. China is one of the nations most severely impacted by the closure of the vital waterway, as it acquires nearly 20 per cent of its energy through the strait. Beijing has called for open and secure shipping multiple times; however, it has termed the US naval blockade "a dangerous escalation of unilateralism." Washington expects Chinese support to persuade the Islamic Republic to accept its peace terms, as Beijing remains one of the major importers of Iranian oil despite the ongoing crisis. The US is expected to use this week's summit to present evidence of "dual-use technology" transfers and demand that Beijing use its leverage as a mediator in the “Islamabad Talks” to secure a final deal. For the Trump administration, the goal is clear: to press China to withdraw its economic and tacit military support, forcing Tehran to accept the current peace proposal. What does Trump, Xi summit mean for India? While for India, the Trump, Xi meet is equally important as experts say that a weaker Trump may grant Beijing concessions that could impact New Delhi not only economically but also geopolitically. Also, the world’s two largest economies - Beijing and Washington - are the biggest trading partners of India. There are scare that Trump could set aside past policy and side with Beijing on several issues just like he did while imposing tariffs. India was hit by steep trade tariffs along with other US allies like Brazil, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, while China got concessions after threatening to block the supply of rare earths to America. New Delhi will also be closely watching what conclusion both the countries reach on Strait of Hormuz as most of its oil and gas passes through the vital chokepoint that has been blocked by Iran after the war began with US.

The Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China views as its breakaway province. While for India, the meet is equally important as experts say that a weaker Trump may grant Beijing concessions impacting New Delhi.

Trump-Xi summit: Who all will be watching, what does the visit mean for Taiwan, Iran and India?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit China alongside US President Donald Trump despite remaining under sanctions imposed by Beijing, in what diplomats describe as a diplomatic workaround involving the transliteration of Rubio’s surname into Chinese characters. Rubio, who is visiting China for the first time, was sanctioned twice by Beijing during his tenure as a US senator over his criticism of China’s human rights record and his support for measures targeting alleged forced labour involving the Uyghur minority in Xinjiang. The sanctions reportedly included an entry ban.&nbsp;However, according to an AFP report citing two diplomats, Chinese authorities appear to have sidestepped the issue after Trump appointed Rubio as secretary of state. Shortly before Rubio assumed office in January 2025, Chinese state media and government bodies began using a different Chinese character for the “Lu” sound in his surname.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-meet-xi-jinping-will-there-be-straight-talk-on-taiwan-this-is-what-we-know-1778569946148">Trump to meet Xi Jinping: Will there be straight talk on Taiwan? This is what we know</a>&nbsp;The diplomats told AFP they believed the alteration was intended to avoid complications arising from the sanctions linked to the previous transliteration of Rubio’s name. China on Tuesday (May 12) signalled that it would not obstruct Rubio’s visit despite his past criticism of Beijing. “The sanctions target Mr Rubio’s words and deeds when he served as a US senator concerning China,” Chinese embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said.&nbsp;When asked previously about the apparent change in transliteration, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said she had “not noticed it but would look into it”, according to Chinese state media. Mao also remarked that Rubio’s English name was ultimately more important.&nbsp;The transliteration of foreign names into Chinese characters is not standardised, and prominent Western figures often have multiple accepted versions of their names. Trump himself is referred to by different Chinese transliterations, including “Telangpu” and “Chuanpu”.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-meet-xi-jinping-who-will-accompany-us-president-and-who-ll-not-here-s-what-we-know-1778566138212">Trump to meet Xi Jinping: Who will accompany US president and who won't - here’s what we know</a>&nbsp;Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence expected to dominate discussions. A US State Department official confirmed that Rubio would travel with Trump, and Rubio was seen boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit China with President Trump despite sanctions, after Beijing reportedly bypassed entry bans by subtly altering the Chinese transliteration of his surname.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit China alongside US President Donald Trump despite remaining under sanctions imposed by Beijing, in what diplomats describe as a diplomatic workaround involving the transliteration of Rubio’s surname into Chinese characters. Rubio, who is visiting China for the first time, was sanctioned twice by Beijing during his tenure as a US senator over his criticism of China’s human rights record and his support for measures targeting alleged forced labour involving the Uyghur minority in Xinjiang. The sanctions reportedly included an entry ban. However, according to an AFP report citing two diplomats, Chinese authorities appear to have sidestepped the issue after Trump appointed Rubio as secretary of state. Shortly before Rubio assumed office in January 2025, Chinese state media and government bodies began using a different Chinese character for the “Lu” sound in his surname. Also read: Trump to meet Xi Jinping: Will there be straight talk on Taiwan? This is what we know The diplomats told AFP they believed the alteration was intended to avoid complications arising from the sanctions linked to the previous transliteration of Rubio’s name. China on Tuesday (May 12) signalled that it would not obstruct Rubio’s visit despite his past criticism of Beijing. “The sanctions target Mr Rubio’s words and deeds when he served as a US senator concerning China,” Chinese embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu said. When asked previously about the apparent change in transliteration, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said she had “not noticed it but would look into it”, according to Chinese state media. Mao also remarked that Rubio’s English name was ultimately more important. The transliteration of foreign names into Chinese characters is not standardised, and prominent Western figures often have multiple accepted versions of their names. Trump himself is referred to by different Chinese transliterations, including “Telangpu” and “Chuanpu”. Also read: Trump to meet Xi Jinping: Who will accompany US president and who won't - here’s what we know Trump is expected to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday (May 13) for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence expected to dominate discussions. A US State Department official confirmed that Rubio would travel with Trump, and Rubio was seen boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit China with President Trump despite sanctions, after Beijing reportedly bypassed entry bans by subtly altering the Chinese transliteration of his surname.

How did Marco Rubio, who’s under sanction by Beijing, get permission to travel to China for the first time?

US President Donald Trump expects a "big, fat hug" from his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, when they meet in Beijing this week. The US President will be in China from May 13 to 15. The meeting will be the seventh Trump and Xi face-to-face meeting, and the first trip by a US leader to China in 2017. The three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade and the status of Taiwan.Trump and Xi’s relationship has always been a curious blend of personal flattery and strategic hostility, warm handshakes often followed by economic warfare. Let's take a look at the Trump-Xi equation over the years.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pakistan-two-timed-trump-report-reveals-islamabad-quietly-sheltered-iranian-military-aircraft-while-brokering-peace-talks-1778551810479">Pakistan two-timed Trump? Report REVEALS Islamabad quietly sheltered Iranian military aircraft while playing mediator in Iran war</a><h2>2017: First meeting to first shots fired in US-China trade war</h2>The two leaders first met at Trump's private Mar-a-Lago resort on April 6, 2017, during the Republicans' first term. The meeting was offset by Trump breaking decades of diplomatic precedent set in 1979 when Washington cut off relations with Taiwan and talking to the nation's President Tsai Ing-wen for a congratulatory phone call. However, despite that, the two appeared to build a personal rapport and later Trump claimed that they had made "tremendous progress" towards improving US-China relations.In July 2017, the two leaders met in Hamburg, Germany, on the sidelines of the G20 summit, where they discussed North Korea’s nuclear programme and economic ties. Just a month later, the US fired the first shot in the US-China trade war by launching an investigation into alleged theft of US intellectual property and finally invoking Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. With this, the White House laid the groundwork to impose punitive tariffs on China.By November that year, Trump was in Beijing enjoying full state-visit pageantry, from the Forbidden City to lavish banquets, while touting major business deals. Then came tariffs.<h2>Trade war years: smiles, then sanctions</h2>From Hamburg to Buenos Aires (Dec 2018) to Osaka (June 2019), Trump and Xi repeatedly met on the sidelines of global summits, often using personal diplomacy to cool tensions temporarily.But beneath each handshake, the trade war deepened. Trump launched Section 301 investigations, imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions in Chinese goods, and targeted firms like Huawei and ZTE. China retaliated in kind, imposing tariffs on $110bn worth of US goods.Eventually, months later, the two nations signed a “phase one” trade deal, under which Washington agreed to roll back several tariffs, and Beijing pledged to buy $200bn worth of US goods and services. However, the trade deal never fully delivered on its promises, and China did not meet its purchase commitments during the required timeframe.<h2>2025: Reunion after six years</h2>Their October 2025 meeting in Busan marked their first in-person encounter in six years, coming after tariff levels between both countries had exploded past 100 per cent - the US had imposed 145 per cent duties on China, in return, Beijing imposed 125 per cent duties on Washington. That summit produced a one-year truce, a pause in the trade war.<h2>2026: Why Beijing matters now</h2>This week’s summit comes at an even more turbulent moment as the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Taiwan tensions, technology restrictions, and global supply chain stress all raise the stakes far beyond trade deficits.Trump may joke about hugs, but this meeting could shape whether the US-China rivalry stabilises, worsens, or simply gets postponed again. Notably, history suggests one thing clearly: when it comes to Trump and Xi, personal chemistry has never guaranteed political calm. Sometimes, it has simply bought time before the next fight. &nbsp;

Trump says he expects a “big, fat hug” from Xi in Beijing, but history suggests the Trump-Xi relationship is usually less bromance, more handshake before the next geopolitical brawl. Let's take a look at their equation. Scroll down.

US President Donald Trump expects a "big, fat hug" from his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, when they meet in Beijing this week. The US President will be in China from May 13 to 15. The meeting will be the seventh Trump and Xi face-to-face meeting, and the first trip by a US leader to China in 2017. The three-day summit is expected to focus on the US-Israel war on Iran, trade and the status of Taiwan. Trump and Xi’s relationship has always been a curious blend of personal flattery and strategic hostility, warm handshakes often followed by economic warfare. Let's take a look at the Trump-Xi equation over the years. Also read | Pakistan two-timed Trump? Report REVEALS Islamabad quietly sheltered Iranian military aircraft while playing mediator in Iran war 2017: First meeting to first shots fired in US-China trade war The two leaders first met at Trump's private Mar-a-Lago resort on April 6, 2017, during the Republicans' first term. The meeting was offset by Trump breaking decades of diplomatic precedent set in 1979 when Washington cut off relations with Taiwan and talking to the nation's President Tsai Ing-wen for a congratulatory phone call. However, despite that, the two appeared to build a personal rapport and later Trump claimed that they had made "tremendous progress" towards improving US-China relations. In July 2017, the two leaders met in Hamburg, Germany, on the sidelines of the G20 summit, where they discussed North Korea’s nuclear programme and economic ties. Just a month later, the US fired the first shot in the US-China trade war by launching an investigation into alleged theft of US intellectual property and finally invoking Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. With this, the White House laid the groundwork to impose punitive tariffs on China. By November that year, Trump was in Beijing enjoying full state-visit pageantry, from the Forbidden City to lavish banquets, while touting major business deals. Then came tariffs. Trade war years: smiles, then sanctions From Hamburg to Buenos Aires (Dec 2018) to Osaka (June 2019), Trump and Xi repeatedly met on the sidelines of global summits, often using personal diplomacy to cool tensions temporarily. But beneath each handshake, the trade war deepened. Trump launched Section 301 investigations, imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions in Chinese goods, and targeted firms like Huawei and ZTE. China retaliated in kind, imposing tariffs on $110bn worth of US goods. Eventually, months later, the two nations signed a “phase one” trade deal, under which Washington agreed to roll back several tariffs, and Beijing pledged to buy $200bn worth of US goods and services. However, the trade deal never fully delivered on its promises, and China did not meet its purchase commitments during the required timeframe. 2025: Reunion after six years Their October 2025 meeting in Busan marked their first in-person encounter in six years, coming after tariff levels between both countries had exploded past 100 per cent - the US had imposed 145 per cent duties on China, in return, Beijing imposed 125 per cent duties on Washington. That summit produced a one-year truce, a pause in the trade war. 2026: Why Beijing matters now This week’s summit comes at an even more turbulent moment as the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Taiwan tensions, technology restrictions, and global supply chain stress all raise the stakes far beyond trade deficits. Trump may joke about hugs, but this meeting could shape whether the US-China rivalry stabilises, worsens, or simply gets postponed again. Notably, history suggests one thing clearly: when it comes to Trump and Xi, personal chemistry has never guaranteed political calm. Sometimes, it has simply bought time before the next fight.

Trump says he expects a “big, fat hug” from Xi in Beijing, but history suggests the Trump-Xi relationship is usually less bromance, more handshake before the next geopolitical brawl. Let's take a look at their equation. Scroll down.

The ultimate frenemies? From ‘big, fat hug’ to bitter trade wars, analysing a decade of Trump-Xi rollercoaster equation

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a high-profile visit to China this week, where he is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for talks expected to centre heavily on trade and business relations. The visit, scheduled for May 14 and 15, is being framed as a business-focused summit aimed at stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies. America and China remain deeply linked through trade worth hundreds of billions of dollars despite tensions over artificial intelligence, export controls, rare-earth minerals, Taiwan and the ongoing Iran war.&nbsp;One of the biggest talking points ahead of the trip is the list of American corporate leaders travelling with Trump, and one major absence from the delegation is Jensen Huang.<h2>Trump invites Elon Musk despite past fallout</h2>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uss-alaska-movement-near-gibraltar-sparks-speculation-after-trump-calls-iran-response-totally-unacceptable-1778500785575">USS Alaska movement near Gibraltar sparks speculation after Trump calls Iran response ‘totally unacceptable’</a>&nbsp;Among the business leaders expected to accompany Trump is Elon Musk, a move that has surprised many, given the difficult relationship the two men appeared to share after last year’s fallout. Musk had last year distanced himself from Trump’s DOGE initiative. His inclusion in the China delegation now suggests a shift in the Trump-Musk relationship.&nbsp;Reports say Musk is joining the trip as part of a wider American business delegation rather than for a separate personal visit. The White House invited him alongside several major corporate chiefs from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and manufacturing.&nbsp;Musk’s participation is considered significant because of Tesla’s extensive business interests in China. The electric vehicle company has a major manufacturing and market presence there, making Musk an important figure in discussions linked to trade, industrial production and market access.&nbsp;His presence also signals that the administration wants to showcase American commercial and technology interests during the summit with Xi Jinping.<h2>Jensen Huang left out of delegation</h2>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-never-bow-to-the-enemy-says-pezeshkian-as-tehran-pushes-recovery-efforts-after-conflict-1778411139602">Iran will ‘never bow to the enemy’, says Pezeshkian as Tehran pushes recovery efforts after conflict</a>&nbsp;While Musk’s inclusion has drawn attention, the absence of Huang has generated even greater discussion. Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, had been widely expected to join the trip. Reports from Reuters and Bloomberg said the AI chip company chief would have attended if invited. Huang himself reportedly said that representing the United States would have been “a privilege” and “a great honour”. However, he was not included in the presidential delegation.<h2>Why Nvidia’s absence matters</h2>Nvidia currently sits at the centre of the growing technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The company’s AI chips have become a major issue in the wider US-China dispute over advanced technology and export controls. According to reports, the White House may not want the summit to become dominated by debates over AI chip exports or pressure for concessions linked to semiconductor trade.Because of this, Huang’s absence appears to reflect the administration’s priorities for the trip rather than any personal disagreement.&nbsp;The situation is particularly notable because Trump is believed to have developed a strong working relationship with Huang since returning to office. The administration had also reportedly agreed to allow Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to be exported to China.

President Trump’s May 14–15 China summit includes Elon Musk and Tim Cook in a 16-member business delegation, prioritising trade and Boeing deals. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang was notably excluded.

US President Donald Trump is preparing for a high-profile visit to China this week, where he is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping for talks expected to centre heavily on trade and business relations. The visit, scheduled for May 14 and 15, is being framed as a business-focused summit aimed at stabilising ties between the world’s two largest economies. America and China remain deeply linked through trade worth hundreds of billions of dollars despite tensions over artificial intelligence, export controls, rare-earth minerals, Taiwan and the ongoing Iran war. One of the biggest talking points ahead of the trip is the list of American corporate leaders travelling with Trump, and one major absence from the delegation is Jensen Huang. Trump invites Elon Musk despite past fallout Also read: USS Alaska movement near Gibraltar sparks speculation after Trump calls Iran response ‘totally unacceptable’ Among the business leaders expected to accompany Trump is Elon Musk, a move that has surprised many, given the difficult relationship the two men appeared to share after last year’s fallout. Musk had last year distanced himself from Trump’s DOGE initiative. His inclusion in the China delegation now suggests a shift in the Trump-Musk relationship. Reports say Musk is joining the trip as part of a wider American business delegation rather than for a separate personal visit. The White House invited him alongside several major corporate chiefs from sectors including technology, finance, aviation and manufacturing. Musk’s participation is considered significant because of Tesla’s extensive business interests in China. The electric vehicle company has a major manufacturing and market presence there, making Musk an important figure in discussions linked to trade, industrial production and market access. His presence also signals that the administration wants to showcase American commercial and technology interests during the summit with Xi Jinping. Jensen Huang left out of delegation Also read: Iran will ‘never bow to the enemy’, says Pezeshkian as Tehran pushes recovery efforts after conflict While Musk’s inclusion has drawn attention, the absence of Huang has generated even greater discussion. Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, had been widely expected to join the trip. Reports from Reuters and Bloomberg said the AI chip company chief would have attended if invited. Huang himself reportedly said that representing the United States would have been “a privilege” and “a great honour”. However, he was not included in the presidential delegation. Why Nvidia’s absence matters Nvidia currently sits at the centre of the growing technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. The company’s AI chips have become a major issue in the wider US-China dispute over advanced technology and export controls. According to reports, the White House may not want the summit to become dominated by debates over AI chip exports or pressure for concessions linked to semiconductor trade. Because of this, Huang’s absence appears to reflect the administration’s priorities for the trip rather than any personal disagreement. The situation is particularly notable because Trump is believed to have developed a strong working relationship with Huang since returning to office. The administration had also reportedly agreed to allow Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to be exported to China.

President Trump’s May 14–15 China summit includes Elon Musk and Tim Cook in a 16-member business delegation, prioritising trade and Boeing deals. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang was notably excluded.

Trump to meet Xi Jinping: Who will accompany US president and who won't - here’s what we know

BUSAN, South Korea: President Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years and agreed to a temporary pause in their ongoing trade dispute between the two major world powers. Busan is the country’s second-largest port city.&nbsp;The agreement has eased tensions between the U.S. and China, who have been locked in a long trade and technology dispute that has damaged both economies.&nbsp;China also agreed to relax restrictions on exporting rare earth minerals, which Western countries need to make many products. In addition, Beijing promised to buy large quantities of American soybeans, President Trump said.&nbsp;Under the deal, the U.S. will lower some of its high tariffs on Chinese goods, while China has agreed to take strong action against the trade of chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly dangerous drug.&nbsp;While the temporary peace has eased tensions for now, it doesn’t solve the deeper differences between the two powerful nations. Their economies are separating in many areas, and both are competing fiercely for global dominance, especially in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), reports The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).&nbsp;While speaking to reporters on his way back to the U.S. from South Korea, President Trump spoke very positively about the meeting.&nbsp;He said the meeting was better than excellent—on a 0 to 10 scale, with 10 being the best, he rated it “a 12,” meaning it far exceeded expectations.&nbsp;Trump announced that tariffs on Chinese goods linked to fentanyl will drop from 20% to 10%, effective immediately. He said the cut is a reward for China’s stronger action against chemicals used to make fentanyl. After this move, the overall U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will fall from 57% to 47%, which is lower than what many had expected.&nbsp;China agreed to relax export controls on processed rare-earth minerals for one year, providing some relief to global industries. These minerals are essential for manufacturing everything from smartphones to submarines, and China, the world’s top producer, had recently restricted exports, which badly hurt U.S. businesses.&nbsp;In addition, China promised to buy large quantities of U.S. soybeans, according to President Trump. The country has already purchased several shipments this week, bringing much-needed relief to American farmers who were hit hard during the harvest season after trade tensions pushed Chinese buyers to other markets.&nbsp;The drop in Chinese soybean purchases badly affected President Trump’s rural supporters. U.S. farmers lost billions of dollars in sales to China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, and urged the government for help. China placed new orders for soybeans just before Thursday’s, 30th October meeting, offering some hope to struggling farmers.&nbsp;China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed the deal details mentioned by President Trump, including soybean purchases, cooperation on fentanyl control, and relaxing export limits on rare-earth minerals.&nbsp;The Chinese Commerce Ministry explained that the U.S. has agreed to delay for one year its plan to impose export restrictions on certain subsidiaries of already blacklisted Chinese companies.These subsidiaries are Chinese-owned firms operating in other countries, including the U.S., and the delay means they can continue limited trade and business activities with American companies for now. This move offers temporary relief to Chinese technology firms while broader trade talks continue.&nbsp;Both countries agreed to stop charging port fees on each other’s ships for one year. This decision comes right after South Korea announced a $150 billion investment in America’s shipbuilding industry.&nbsp;Xi has been Trump’s toughest opponent, as he refused to give in to U.S. pressure and fought back against American tariffs while the White House tried to control global trade partners.&nbsp;The trade standoff has shaken global markets and worried U.S. allies, who are urged by Washington to act against China even though they too face Trump’s tariffs.&nbsp;Despite Xi’s resistance—or maybe because of it—Trump has often praised him, including during their meeting at a long white table at Gimhae Air Base (located in South Korea) on Thursday, October 30.&nbsp;Trump said, “President Xi is a great leader of a great country, and I believe we’ll have a strong, long-lasting relationship.”&nbsp;Xi told Trump, through an interpreter, that China’s growth aligns with Trump’s goal to make America great again, adding that both nations can grow and prosper together by supporting each other.&nbsp;Since starting his second term, Trump has promised to finish a full trade deal with China to reduce America’s huge trade gap, something he couldn’t achieve in his first term even after a costly trade war.&nbsp;Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he believes the U.S. and China will sign a trade deal soon, as there are only a few issues left to resolve.&nbsp;Some trade experts were doubtful. William Bratton from BNP Paribas Securities told WSJ that Thursday’s deals were minor steps, not a major breakthrough or a big change in U.S.–China relations.&nbsp;Analysts said Xi seemed to gain the upper hand after the meeting, especially on the issue of rare earth minerals.&nbsp;China started strict export controls on rare earth minerals in April. By October, it tightened these rules even more, adding more rare-earth elements to the restricted list, which upset the Trump administration.&nbsp;Even if the new rare-earth export rules are delayed, experts believe China will continue using the strict controls it introduced earlier in the spring (March–May).&nbsp;This would let Beijing keep the power to hurt the U.S. economy by blocking export licenses for American companies that depend on rare earth minerals.&nbsp;When it comes to fentanyl, everything depends on China’s next steps. The U.S. has long urged China to stop the export of chemicals used to make this deadly synthetic drug, which has caused hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths in America.&nbsp;Stricter rules may not fix the fentanyl problem, as Chinese producers often change the chemical formula slightly to bypass government regulations.&nbsp;Experts say China must take stronger action, like arresting people who make the chemicals used for fentanyl. Such steps are vital to stop these chemicals from reaching Mexican drug cartels.&nbsp;For years, China has treated anti-drug cooperation as a bargaining tool. It would promise to help the U.S. curb fentanyl and related chemicals if Washington made certain compromises—but each time relations worsened, Beijing would quietly withdraw its support, leaving the issue unresolved.&nbsp;For American importers buying from China, the tariff cut to 10% on fentanyl-related products brings some relief. It could make Chinese goods cheaper again, after high tariffs earlier this year reduced trade between the two countries.&nbsp;According to Chinese government data, during the first nine months of this year, China’s exports to the U.S. dropped by nearly 17% compared to the same period last year. This means fewer Chinese goods were sold to America, mainly due to high tariffs and trade tensions between the two countries.&nbsp;Even with the new trade deal, U.S. buyers are still shifting their supply chains away from China. Many companies have moved production to Southeast Asian countries (like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia), spending millions of dollars to reduce their dependence on China.&nbsp;Many people still see the U.S.–China relationship as unstable, fearing that Trump could impose new tariffs anytime he wants.&nbsp;Trump said that Taiwan—seen as the most dangerous issue between the U.S. and China—was not discussed during the meeting.&nbsp;There are growing fears in Taiwan that Trump might use the island as a bargaining chip in his trade talks with China. People worry he could reduce U.S. support for Taiwan’s independence or soften America’s stance against Beijing’s territorial claims, if it helps him secure better trade deals with China.&nbsp;Trump said he will visit China in April, and President Xi will later visit the U.S. in return.&nbsp;Trump and Xi last met in 2019 during an 80-minute lunch at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, where they agreed to pause their trade war and ease tensions.&nbsp;At that time, the Trump administration was pressuring China to change its economic policies, asking it to stop giving government subsidies to industries and to end the practice of forcing American companies to share their technology to do business in China.&nbsp;The “Phase One” trade deal signed in early 2020 didn’t solve the main issues. Instead, it only required China to buy more soybeans from U.S. farmers, which Beijing mostly failed to do. The second phase of the deal never happened, leaving the major trade problems between the two countries unresolved.&nbsp;(Girish Linganna is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace &amp; Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany.)

While the temporary peace has eased tensions for now, it doesn’t solve the deeper differences between the two powerful nations. Their economies are separating in many areas, and both are competing fiercely for global dominance, especially in fields like artificial intelligence.

BUSAN, South Korea: President Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping met for the first time in six years and agreed to a temporary pause in their ongoing trade dispute between the two major world powers. Busan is the country’s second-largest port city. The agreement has eased tensions between the U.S. and China, who have been locked in a long trade and technology dispute that has damaged both economies. China also agreed to relax restrictions on exporting rare earth minerals, which Western countries need to make many products. In addition, Beijing promised to buy large quantities of American soybeans, President Trump said. Under the deal, the U.S. will lower some of its high tariffs on Chinese goods, while China has agreed to take strong action against the trade of chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly dangerous drug. While the temporary peace has eased tensions for now, it doesn’t solve the deeper differences between the two powerful nations. Their economies are separating in many areas, and both are competing fiercely for global dominance, especially in fields like artificial intelligence (AI), reports The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). While speaking to reporters on his way back to the U.S. from South Korea, President Trump spoke very positively about the meeting. He said the meeting was better than excellent—on a 0 to 10 scale, with 10 being the best, he rated it “a 12,” meaning it far exceeded expectations. Trump announced that tariffs on Chinese goods linked to fentanyl will drop from 20% to 10%, effective immediately. He said the cut is a reward for China’s stronger action against chemicals used to make fentanyl. After this move, the overall U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will fall from 57% to 47%, which is lower than what many had expected. China agreed to relax export controls on processed rare-earth minerals for one year, providing some relief to global industries. These minerals are essential for manufacturing everything from smartphones to submarines, and China, the world’s top producer, had recently restricted exports, which badly hurt U.S. businesses. In addition, China promised to buy large quantities of U.S. soybeans, according to President Trump. The country has already purchased several shipments this week, bringing much-needed relief to American farmers who were hit hard during the harvest season after trade tensions pushed Chinese buyers to other markets. The drop in Chinese soybean purchases badly affected President Trump’s rural supporters. U.S. farmers lost billions of dollars in sales to China, the world’s largest soybean buyer, and urged the government for help. China placed new orders for soybeans just before Thursday’s, 30th October meeting, offering some hope to struggling farmers. China’s Commerce Ministry confirmed the deal details mentioned by President Trump, including soybean purchases, cooperation on fentanyl control, and relaxing export limits on rare-earth minerals. The Chinese Commerce Ministry explained that the U.S. has agreed to delay for one year its plan to impose export restrictions on certain subsidiaries of already blacklisted Chinese companies. These subsidiaries are Chinese-owned firms operating in other countries, including the U.S., and the delay means they can continue limited trade and business activities with American companies for now. This move offers temporary relief to Chinese technology firms while broader trade talks continue. Both countries agreed to stop charging port fees on each other’s ships for one year. This decision comes right after South Korea announced a $150 billion investment in America’s shipbuilding industry. Xi has been Trump’s toughest opponent, as he refused to give in to U.S. pressure and fought back against American tariffs while the White House tried to control global trade partners. The trade standoff has shaken global markets and worried U.S. allies, who are urged by Washington to act against China even though they too face Trump’s tariffs. Despite Xi’s resistance—or maybe because of it—Trump has often praised him, including during their meeting at a long white table at Gimhae Air Base (located in South Korea) on Thursday, October 30. Trump said, “President Xi is a great leader of a great country, and I believe we’ll have a strong, long-lasting relationship.” Xi told Trump, through an interpreter, that China’s growth aligns with Trump’s goal to make America great again, adding that both nations can grow and prosper together by supporting each other. Since starting his second term, Trump has promised to finish a full trade deal with China to reduce America’s huge trade gap, something he couldn’t achieve in his first term even after a costly trade war. Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he believes the U.S. and China will sign a trade deal soon, as there are only a few issues left to resolve. Some trade experts were doubtful. William Bratton from BNP Paribas Securities told WSJ that Thursday’s deals were minor steps, not a major breakthrough or a big change in U.S.–China relations. Analysts said Xi seemed to gain the upper hand after the meeting, especially on the issue of rare earth minerals. China started strict export controls on rare earth minerals in April. By October, it tightened these rules even more, adding more rare-earth elements to the restricted list, which upset the Trump administration. Even if the new rare-earth export rules are delayed, experts believe China will continue using the strict controls it introduced earlier in the spring (March–May). This would let Beijing keep the power to hurt the U.S. economy by blocking export licenses for American companies that depend on rare earth minerals. When it comes to fentanyl, everything depends on China’s next steps. The U.S. has long urged China to stop the export of chemicals used to make this deadly synthetic drug, which has caused hundreds of thousands of overdose deaths in America. Stricter rules may not fix the fentanyl problem, as Chinese producers often change the chemical formula slightly to bypass government regulations. Experts say China must take stronger action, like arresting people who make the chemicals used for fentanyl. Such steps are vital to stop these chemicals from reaching Mexican drug cartels. For years, China has treated anti-drug cooperation as a bargaining tool. It would promise to help the U.S. curb fentanyl and related chemicals if Washington made certain compromises—but each time relations worsened, Beijing would quietly withdraw its support, leaving the issue unresolved. For American importers buying from China, the tariff cut to 10% on fentanyl-related products brings some relief. It could make Chinese goods cheaper again, after high tariffs earlier this year reduced trade between the two countries. According to Chinese government data, during the first nine months of this year, China’s exports to the U.S. dropped by nearly 17% compared to the same period last year. This means fewer Chinese goods were sold to America, mainly due to high tariffs and trade tensions between the two countries. Even with the new trade deal, U.S. buyers are still shifting their supply chains away from China. Many companies have moved production to Southeast Asian countries (like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia), spending millions of dollars to reduce their dependence on China. Many people still see the U.S.–China relationship as unstable, fearing that Trump could impose new tariffs anytime he wants. Trump said that Taiwan—seen as the most dangerous issue between the U.S. and China—was not discussed during the meeting. There are growing fears in Taiwan that Trump might use the island as a bargaining chip in his trade talks with China. People worry he could reduce U.S. support for Taiwan’s independence or soften America’s stance against Beijing’s territorial claims, if it helps him secure better trade deals with China. Trump said he will visit China in April, and President Xi will later visit the U.S. in return. Trump and Xi last met in 2019 during an 80-minute lunch at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, where they agreed to pause their trade war and ease tensions. At that time, the Trump administration was pressuring China to change its economic policies, asking it to stop giving government subsidies to industries and to end the practice of forcing American companies to share their technology to do business in China. The “Phase One” trade deal signed in early 2020 didn’t solve the main issues. Instead, it only required China to buy more soybeans from U.S. farmers, which Beijing mostly failed to do. The second phase of the deal never happened, leaving the major trade problems between the two countries unresolved. (Girish Linganna is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace & Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany.)

While the temporary peace has eased tensions for now, it doesn’t solve the deeper differences between the two powerful nations. Their economies are separating in many areas, and both are competing fiercely for global dominance, especially in fields like artificial intelligence.

US-China deal eases tensions, but deeper economic rifts remain

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Oct 30) said that China has reached a consensus with the United States on economic and trade issues, state media reported, after meeting &nbsp;with US leader Donald Trump. Highlighting that the US and China should not fall into a “vicious cycle of retaliation or revenge,” Jinping said that China's development vision goes hand in hand with Trump's ‘Make America Great Again’ agenda. Xi said that both countries should ensure the steady sailing forward of the “giant ship of China-US relations.” Trump and Xi met for the first time since 2019 in Busan, South Korea. Xi did not comment on Trump's announcement of rare earths deal.&nbsp;According to Chinese state media Xinhua, US President Trump and Jinping agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as energy and trade and to maintain regular communications. Xi reportedly said that China has never sought to challenge or replace any other country and remains focused on its own development. Xi said that economic and trade relations should act as a stabilizing “ballast stone” and a driving force for broader China–US ties. Xi also said that since Trump's reelection, they have spoken on the phone three times, exchanged several letters and stayed in close contact.&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-trump-meets-china-s-xi-jinping-amid-trade-tariff-tensions-in-south-korea-first-since-2019-face-to-face-meeting-rare-earth-nuclear-testing-1761791203194"> 'He's tough negotiator, that's not good': Trump meets China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions</a>&nbsp;"Given different national conditions, the two sides do not always see eye to eye with each other, and it is normal for the two leading economies of the world to have frictions now and then. You and I are at the helm of China-U.S. relations. In the face of winds, waves and challenges, we should stay the right course, navigate through the complex landscape, and ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-US relations," Xi Jinping was quoted by state media. "China and the United States should be partners and friends. That is what history has taught us and what reality needs," he was quoted saying.&nbsp;Earlier, Trump, onboard Air Force One, said that US and China signed a one-year deal on rare earths and America agreed to slash China's fentanyl-related tariffs by 10 per cent. He also said that Xi will visit the US after Trump's visit to China next year in April. "All the rare earths has been settled, and that's for the world," Trump added. However, Xi Jinping did not commented on it.&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-xi-strike-rare-earths-deal-after-us-cuts-china-s-fentanyl-tariffs-jinping-to-visit-to-visit-the-us-in-2026-1761800443631">Trump, Xi strike rare earths deal after US cuts China's fentanyl tariffs; Jinping to visit US in 2026</a>

After meeting Trump in Busan, Xi Jinping said China and the US reached a consensus on trade and should avoid a “vicious cycle of revenge.” He called for steady ties and cooperation but did not comment on Trump’s claim of a rare earths deal or his planned visit to the US next year.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (Oct 30) said that China has reached a consensus with the United States on economic and trade issues, state media reported, after meeting with US leader Donald Trump. Highlighting that the US and China should not fall into a “vicious cycle of retaliation or revenge,” Jinping said that China's development vision goes hand in hand with Trump's ‘Make America Great Again’ agenda. Xi said that both countries should ensure the steady sailing forward of the “giant ship of China-US relations.” Trump and Xi met for the first time since 2019 in Busan, South Korea. Xi did not comment on Trump's announcement of rare earths deal. According to Chinese state media Xinhua, US President Trump and Jinping agreed to strengthen cooperation in areas such as energy and trade and to maintain regular communications. Xi reportedly said that China has never sought to challenge or replace any other country and remains focused on its own development. Xi said that economic and trade relations should act as a stabilizing “ballast stone” and a driving force for broader China–US ties. Xi also said that since Trump's reelection, they have spoken on the phone three times, exchanged several letters and stayed in close contact. Read More | 'He's tough negotiator, that's not good': Trump meets China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions "Given different national conditions, the two sides do not always see eye to eye with each other, and it is normal for the two leading economies of the world to have frictions now and then. You and I are at the helm of China-U.S. relations. In the face of winds, waves and challenges, we should stay the right course, navigate through the complex landscape, and ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-US relations," Xi Jinping was quoted by state media. "China and the United States should be partners and friends. That is what history has taught us and what reality needs," he was quoted saying. Earlier, Trump, onboard Air Force One, said that US and China signed a one-year deal on rare earths and America agreed to slash China's fentanyl-related tariffs by 10 per cent. He also said that Xi will visit the US after Trump's visit to China next year in April. "All the rare earths has been settled, and that's for the world," Trump added. However, Xi Jinping did not commented on it. Read More | Trump, Xi strike rare earths deal after US cuts China's fentanyl tariffs; Jinping to visit US in 2026

After meeting Trump in Busan, Xi Jinping said China and the US reached a consensus on trade and should avoid a “vicious cycle of revenge.” He called for steady ties and cooperation but did not comment on Trump’s claim of a rare earths deal or his planned visit to the US next year.

'We should not fall into vicious cycle of revenge': Xi Jinping after meeting Trump, no word on rare-earth deal, America visit

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and both the leaders left from the venue in South Korea’s Busan. While the outcome of the meeting remained vague, Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and said that both leaders agreed on almost everything but some things were not discussed. He said that in Thursday’s 1 hour and 40 minutes meeting, US and China signed a one-year deal on rare earths and America agreed to slash China's fentanyl-related tariffs by 10 per cent. He also said that Xi will visit the US after Trump's visit to China next year in April.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, Trump called Jinping a “tough negotiator” and quipped ‘that’s not good.' The Chinese president highlighted that the US and China do not always “see eye to eye”, but they should strive to be “partners and friends.” Xi also congratulated Trump on Gaza ceasefire, while Trump dodged a question about his Truth Social post on nuclear testing, even as he mentioned China's nuclear capabilities in that post. Trump said that he expected a "very successful meeting" as Xi told Trump it was "great to see" him.<h2>ON RARE EARTH DEAL</h2>Trump said that US and China agreed on a rare-earth deal that will be extendable. "All the rare earths has been settled, and that's for the world," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that the deal was for a year and would be re-negotiated annually. Chin has not responded on this yet.&nbsp;<h2>ON FENTANYL TARIFFS&nbsp;</h2>Trump said that he had agreed to cut fentanyl-related tariffs on China to 10 percent after talks with Xi Jinping. He also said a dispute between China and the United States had been "settled".<h2>ON XI JINPING'S US VISIT</h2>Describing the meeting with Jinping a "great success," Trump said he would head to China in April for new talks and Xi will visit the US “sometime after that.” "I'll be going to China in April and he'll be coming here sometime after that, whether it's in Florida, Palm Beach or Washington, DC," Trump said. "A lot of things we brought to finalisation" at Thursday's talks in Busan, South Korea, added Trump, praising Xi as a "tremendous leader of a very powerful country".<h2>ON TAIWAN and UKRAINE WAR</h2>Trump said he and Chinese leader had agreed to "work together" on the issue of Ukraine. "Ukraine came up very strongly. We talked about it for a long time, and we're both going to work together to see if we can get something," he said, adding that Xi will help the US. He also said that Taiwan “never came up” in the talks. "That was not discussed actually," Trump said.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Trump and Xi concluded their Busan meeting, agreeing on most issues. They signed a one-year rare earths deal, with the US cutting China’s fentanyl-related tariffs by 10%. Xi is set to visit the US following Trump’s China trip in April next year.

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and both the leaders left from the venue in South Korea’s Busan. While the outcome of the meeting remained vague, Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One and said that both leaders agreed on almost everything but some things were not discussed. He said that in Thursday’s 1 hour and 40 minutes meeting, US and China signed a one-year deal on rare earths and America agreed to slash China's fentanyl-related tariffs by 10 per cent. He also said that Xi will visit the US after Trump's visit to China next year in April. Speaking to reporters ahead of the meeting, Trump called Jinping a “tough negotiator” and quipped ‘that’s not good.' The Chinese president highlighted that the US and China do not always “see eye to eye”, but they should strive to be “partners and friends.” Xi also congratulated Trump on Gaza ceasefire, while Trump dodged a question about his Truth Social post on nuclear testing, even as he mentioned China's nuclear capabilities in that post. Trump said that he expected a "very successful meeting" as Xi told Trump it was "great to see" him. ON RARE EARTH DEAL Trump said that US and China agreed on a rare-earth deal that will be extendable. "All the rare earths has been settled, and that's for the world," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that the deal was for a year and would be re-negotiated annually. Chin has not responded on this yet. ON FENTANYL TARIFFS Trump said that he had agreed to cut fentanyl-related tariffs on China to 10 percent after talks with Xi Jinping. He also said a dispute between China and the United States had been "settled". ON XI JINPING'S US VISIT Describing the meeting with Jinping a "great success," Trump said he would head to China in April for new talks and Xi will visit the US “sometime after that.” "I'll be going to China in April and he'll be coming here sometime after that, whether it's in Florida, Palm Beach or Washington, DC," Trump said. "A lot of things we brought to finalisation" at Thursday's talks in Busan, South Korea, added Trump, praising Xi as a "tremendous leader of a very powerful country". ON TAIWAN and UKRAINE WAR Trump said he and Chinese leader had agreed to "work together" on the issue of Ukraine. "Ukraine came up very strongly. We talked about it for a long time, and we're both going to work together to see if we can get something," he said, adding that Xi will help the US. He also said that Taiwan “never came up” in the talks. "That was not discussed actually," Trump said.

Trump and Xi concluded their Busan meeting, agreeing on most issues. They signed a one-year rare earths deal, with the US cutting China’s fentanyl-related tariffs by 10%. Xi is set to visit the US following Trump’s China trip in April next year.

Trump, Xi strike rare earths deal after US cuts China's fentanyl tariffs; Jinping to visit America in 2026

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