Former U.S. President Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House on September 24, indicating an intent to continue trade discussions. This invitation followed a summit in Beijing where both leaders agreed to maintain "strategic stability" for the next three years. While the meeting signals ongoing dialogue, China has not confirmed Xi's acceptance of the White House visit. Furthermore, potential meetings are also anticipated at the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November and the G20 meeting in Florida in December.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House on September 24, signaling continued high-level discussions on trade. The invitation was extended following a two-day summit in Beijing, where the leaders met at the Zhongnanhai Garden.
Following the meeting on May 15, 2026, state media reported that the U.S. and China reached an agreement to maintain "strategic stability" over the next three years.
Beyond the White House visit, other potential meetings between the two leaders are anticipated at major international forums:
Industry analysts noted that the primary focus moving forward will be on which specific trade deals are ready for finalization, suggesting that many topics remain for future negotiation.