Archive · 20 Jul 2026
China-US Relations: Xi's Visit on Track Despite Tensions
China and the US are still planning for Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the US in September.
There have been some tensions because US President Trump said China might have tried to interfere in US elections.
China says this is not true.
Both countries are still talking and preparing for the visit.
Chinese officials are also going to meetings in the Philippines and Kyrgyzstan.
Some people think the tensions might make the visit more complicated, but for now, the plans are still on track.
China and the US are in talks for President Xi Jinping's visit to the US in September.
US President Trump alleged China meddled in US elections, which China denies.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend ASEAN and SCO meetings in July.
Preparations for Xi's visit include a visit by Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu to the US.
Analysts suggest Trump's harder line on China may impact US-China relations and Xi's visit.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, US Secretary Marco Rubio
- What
- Planned visit of Xi Jinping to the US amid tensions over election meddling allegations
- When
- Xi's visit planned for September, ASEAN meeting on July 22, SCO meeting from July 23 to 25
- Where
- US, China, Philippines, Kyrgyzstan
- Why
- To discuss and maintain strategic guidance for US-China relations despite recent tensions
China
United States
Election Meddling Allegations
China
China denies allegations of meddling in US elections, stating it upholds non-interference principles.
United States
US President Trump alleges China interfered in US elections with illicit acquisition of voter files.
Xi's Visit to the US
China
China maintains communication and preparations for Xi's visit, indicating it is on track.
United States
US officials anticipate Xi's visit in September, with preparations ongoing.
- Xi's Visit
- Planned for September, preparations ongoing
- Election Meddling Allegations
- Trump alleges China interfered, China denies
- ASEAN Meeting
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend in Manila
- SCO Meeting
- Wang Yi to attend in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan
- Preparatory Visit
- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu expected to visit Washington and Miami