Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping to White House for Talks

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on September 24, 2026, aiming to stabilize relations between the US and China, the world's two largest economies. Xi arrived in Washington on September 23 for his first US state visit in over a decade, receiving a personal welcome from Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews.

The visit's agenda included a formal welcome ceremony, military flyover, talks with Trump, and a state dinner. The discussions were expected to focus on extending the existing trade truce, which was set to expire in November, allowing negotiators more time to work towards a broader agreement.

Key topics included trade, tariffs, access to critical minerals, competition in artificial intelligence, and the conflict involving Iran. Additionally, Taiwan's status was a sensitive issue, as China claims the self-governing island.

Xi emphasized the need for cooperation, stating that the US and China should be "partners rather than rivals.".