The White House announced that President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14-15, with a reciprocal visit planned in Washington D.C. later this year.
Meeting Announcement
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the bilateral summit on Wednesday.
- The Beijing meeting is scheduled for May 14 and 15, 2025.
- This follows a prior bilateral engagement in Busan, South Korea, during the APEC summit on October 30, 2025.
Reciprocal Visit Details
- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host President Xi and his wife for a return visit in Washington D.C.
- The exact date for the Washington D.C. visit remains unspecified but is expected later in 2025.
Context and Significance
- The meetings aim to address U.S.-China bilateral relations, though no agenda details were released.
- The announcement highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two global powers.
- Further updates are anticipated as the summits approach.