Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Xi Jinping to Visit US for Summit Talks with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit the United States from September 23 to 25.
He is expected to meet President Donald Trump in Washington.
Officials from both countries have already held talks in New York.
They discussed trade, the economy and artificial intelligence.
The United States has also approved possible tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil and gas.
China says the United States should not interfere with its normal trade with other countries.
The two countries are still discussing lower tariffs on goods worth USD 30 billion from each side.
The meeting is important because the countries are trying to manage disagreements while improving their economic relationship.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25.
Xi is scheduled to arrive in Washington on September 23 and hold summit talks with President Donald Trump.
Senior Chinese and US officials held candid, in-depth and constructive discussions in New York on trade, economic issues and artificial intelligence.
The talks come after the United States authorized tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including China and India.
Washington and Beijing are negotiating reciprocal tariff reductions covering products worth USD 30 billion from each side.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, and senior officials from China and the United States.
- What
- Xi will make a state visit and hold summit talks with Trump, while officials discuss trade, economic matters and artificial intelligence.
- When
- Xi's visit is scheduled for September 23 to 25; senior officials held talks on the preceding Sunday, and Wang Yi and Marco Rubio spoke on September 17.
- Where
- The summit is scheduled for Washington, while the senior officials' talks took place in New York.
- Why
- The discussions concern trade and economic cooperation, earlier agreements, artificial intelligence, and tensions over possible US tariffs on Russian energy buyers.
China's stated position
US policy and priorities
Tariffs on Russian energy buyers
China's stated position
China rejects US attempts to impose tariffs over its purchases of Russian oil and gas, saying normal trade cooperation should not face third-party interference. It also opposes unilateral sanctions lacking an international-law basis or a UN Security Council mandate.
US policy and priorities
The United States has authorized expanded sanctions and tariffs, potentially reaching 100%, against Russia and countries that buy its energy exports.
Trade and economic engagement
China's stated position
China says economic and trade cooperation should be based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, equality and mutual benefit, and is seeking an early reciprocal tariff-reduction arrangement.
US policy and priorities
US and Chinese officials are continuing negotiations on tariff reductions while Washington maintains pressure through possible sanctions and tariffs.
Artificial intelligence
China's stated position
Chinese and US officials discussed AI during their economic and trade talks, but the reports did not specify China's proposals or position.
US policy and priorities
President Trump has unveiled a new “AI Force,” described in the reports as a potential escalation in the technology competition between the two countries.
- Visit dates
- September 23-25
- Summit location
- Washington, United States
- Senior Chinese official
- Vice Premier He Lifeng
- Senior US officials
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
- Main discussion topics
- Trade, economic issues and artificial intelligence
- Potential tariffs
- The United States has authorized tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including China and India.
- Tariff negotiations
- The two sides are discussing reciprocal tariff reductions covering USD 30 billion in products from each side.
- Additional diplomatic contact
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on September 17.
