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2026 Xi-Trump summits

2026 Xi-Trump summits
On 13 May 2026, US President Donald Trump began a three-day state visit to China in which he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed a number of factors affecting their two countries. It was then announced that Xi would visit the US in September of the same year.
On the morning of August 28, U.S. Senator Steve Daines led a delegation to visit Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, touring the Future Learning Center. Photo: Zhejiang University
China exports

Chinese province urges firms to capitalise on warm US ties before Xi-Trump talks

Eastern manufacturing centre Zhejiang asks traders to find opportunities for US exports in rare period of detente in run-up to leaders’ summit.

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United States

US announces AI dialogue with China, launches Board of Trade

China trade

China elevates Li Chenggang to nation’s top international trade role

Mainland China

Up in the air? Why Boeing’s massive China deal could hinge on Trump-Xi talks

Beijing agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets during Trump’s visit to China in May. But the deal has yet to materialise – and could depend on summit outcome.

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An Air China Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taxis to a runway before takeoff at Beijing Capital Airport on May 9, 2026. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Analysts tip a stronger hand for China ahead of Xi-Trump summit in Washington

Chinese confidence could be boosted by US push to make progress on its war on Iran and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, experts say.

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United States

Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’, name AI tsar

‘We will not in any way hinder or stifle’ the growth of the industry, the US president insisted.

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US-China relations

US space weapons move has ‘broken taboo’, could trigger ‘new arms race’

Defence experts at Beijing’s Xiangshan Forum urge US-China dialogue on space security, days ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington.

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The United States has deployed "on-orbit space control weapons" capable of defending against hostile adversary action. Photo: AP
Taiwan

How will Beijing receive the most senior Taiwan official at Apec events this year?

Hung Sun-han will be the first cabinet-level official under William Lai Ching-te to travel to mainland China.

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South Korea

Trump, Melania to host Xi and Peng Liyuan for White House ‘double date’

Officials outline a two-couple White House state visit, confirming AI, rare earths and US car market access are on the agenda.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | US weighs delaying Taiwan arms sales until after Apec and G20 summits

Sources say the decision is expected to be a compromise between Donald Trump, Washington’s China hawks and Taipei’s lobbyists.

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Sources say Chinese officials have privately pressed Washington to hold off on any new arms sales to Taipei before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s trip to Washington, echoing the same message they sent ahead of US President Donald Trump’s Beijing visit in May. Photo: AFP
Iran

Trump signs bill targeting China’s Russia energy imports days before Xi’s US visit

US president gives backing to ‘Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’ before next week’s Xi-Trump summit in Washington.

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US President Donald Trump displays signed orders during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
United States

Trump says Xi state dinner is ‘a very tough ticket’ as guest list takes shape

US president says White House seats about 125 guests, while Chinese executives facing scrutiny in the US are considered for Xi’s delegation.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | Word to the wise on organising a Chinese leader’s US visit

Ex-senior US intelligence official Dennis Wilder reflects on his experience of Hu Jintao’s 2006 White House visit ahead of Xi-Trump meeting.

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US-China relations

China hawks join forces in US Congress to pressure Trump ahead of Xi’s visit

Trump administration criticised for focusing on achieving economic gains from Beijing while neglecting political and human rights issues.

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Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the Trump administration did not "speak up for human rights in China because of commercial interests". Photo: AFP
United States

Why China is playing it cool despite Trump’s disruption and churn

Despite months of US ambivalence, Beijing’s patience and composure at key Washington summit can show they are ‘the new adults in the room’.

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Donald Trump

Xi-Trump summit preview: what are the best and worst scenarios?

Tariff cuts or a new 7.5 per cent duty on China? Possible outcomes on the cards as leaders navigate a trade truce and a widening tech schism.

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US-China relations

US hands over 64 artefacts to China in diplomatic push before summit

Beijing praises repatriation of looted treasures as concrete proof of constructive US-China cooperation before high-level talks.

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Mainland China

Xi-Trump summit, China AI at Brics, Asian Games

This week: Chinese and US officials hold final talks before a White House summit on Thursday, Xi offers AI support to Brics nations, the Pinglu Canal opens in southwest China and retail sales unexpectedly cool. Next week: World leaders address the UN General Assembly, Malaysia’s prime minister visits China, Hong Kong hosts state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, Asian Games open, and more.

A military band rehearses ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s White House visit. Photo: AP
United States

Exclusive | US families press for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit

Cases of US citizens detained in China gain greater attention as their families increase pressure on Trump administration to help them.

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Mainland China

Xi to get what Trump didn’t in Beijing: a presidential airport welcome

US president will personally greet Chinese counterpart on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Washington when Xi lands next Wednesday.

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US-China relations

China’s Wang Yi holds phone call with Rubio days before Xi visits US

Top diplomats’ call likely to have locked down final details for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first US state visit in more than a decade.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Germany in February. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits Washington

Two sides have been discussing ways to improve communication channels, according to sources familiar with the talks.

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The US and China are discussing ways to strengthen military links – a rare bright spot in the relationship. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Donald Trump presses China on fentanyl precursors ahead of US summit

White House designates China as the top source of core synthetic drug chemicals despite joint enforcement progress.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | BYD, Xiaomi, Innolight likely on guest list for Xi Jinping’s US trip: sources

Sizeable business delegation – mirroring US President Donald Trump’s entourage in Beijing – suggests potential for investment deals at the summit.

China-Middle East relations

China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover

In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational.

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Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi (right) urged all parties to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “at the earliest opportunity”. Photo: Xinhua
Middle East

Chinese defence chief skirts flashpoints at Xiangshan Forum ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Dong Jun makes rare public offer of foreign military aid at major security conference and skips mentions of Taiwan and South China Sea.

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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun arrives for the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
Mainland China

US military prepares ceremonial welcome for Xi Jinping at the White House

Video clip shows honour guard drill mirroring the welcome extended to Donald Trump during his China trip.

United States

Unlikely allies Sanders and Bannon call for stronger AI oversight

Ideological adversaries warn of the dangers of artificial intelligence amid public concern over unregulated tech.

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