Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring
The talks follow a trade truce that averted a major shock to the global economy, with issues including Taiwan, tariffs and Iran also on the agenda.
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington to determine whether leaders will extend the trade truce struck last year that averted major global economic shock.
- Last year's trade truce averted significant global economic shock, but shifting fortunes now temper expectations as Trump faces constraints from a costly war in Iran while Xi seeks time to fortify China's economy.
- In New York on Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held preparatory talks on AI guardrails, while critics question the administration's government stakes in over 30 private companies.
- Foreign policy expert Jon Czin of the Brookings Institution said Xi seeks stability over tangible breakthroughs, while Trump maintains a pending $14 billion arms package for Taiwan serves as a "negotiating chip" with Beijing.
- China's global trade surplus is on pace to top $1 trillion for a second consecutive year, with economists describing the export dominance of roughly 6,500 product categories as "China Shock 2.0.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US from September 23 to 25
Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
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Xi Jinping to Pay State Visit to US from September 23 to 25: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of Donald Trump, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. World News | Xi Jinping to Pay State Visit to US from September 23 to 25: Chinese Foreign Ministry.
China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from September 23-25 to meet with President Donald Trump. Key issues expected to cover trade, technology, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan.
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