Archive · 17 Sep 2026
China, US Prepare for High-Level Exchanges Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting
China and the United States are preparing for more talks between their leaders.
Foreign ministers Wang Yi and Marco Rubio spoke by phone on Thursday.
A meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump may happen at the White House next week.
China has not officially confirmed that meeting yet.
Trade and artificial intelligence could be discussed.
The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is another concern.
Taiwan remains an important disagreement between China and the United States.
China has called for calm and more talks between Iran and the United States.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone on Thursday.
Wang urged China and the United States to prepare for further high-level exchanges based on equality, respect and mutual benefit.
Donald Trump is expected to host Xi Jinping at the White House next week, though China did not explicitly confirm the meeting.
Likely discussion topics include trade, artificial intelligence, the US-Iran war and tensions over Taiwan.
Wang and Rubio also discussed West Asia as China urged Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and resume consultations.
- Who
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke; Xi Jinping and Donald Trump may meet.
- What
- The officials discussed preparing for high-level China-US exchanges and regional issues, including West Asia.
- When
- Wang and Rubio spoke on Thursday; the possible Xi-Trump meeting is expected next week.
- Where
- The phone call was between China and the United States; Trump is expected to host Xi at the White House.
- Why
- The countries are addressing trade, artificial intelligence, the US-Iran war, Taiwan tensions and broader bilateral relations.
- Participants
- Wang Yi and Marco Rubio spoke by phone.
- Potential summit
- Donald Trump is expected to host Xi Jinping at the White House next week.
- China’s position
- Wang called for equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit in future exchanges.
- Main issues
- Trade, artificial intelligence, the US-Iran war and Taiwan are expected to feature in discussions.
- China-US relations
- Wang said bilateral ties had generally followed a track of constructive strategic stability.
- Regional diplomacy
- Wang urged Iran and the United States to remain rational, exercise restraint and resume substantive consultations.
- Strait of Hormuz
- Wang also called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.