Xi and Trump conclude talks focused on trade and Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 43-hour United States visit produced announcements on trade discussions, a shared emphasis on a stable bilateral relationship and confirmation of further meetings. Xi also urged Washington to oppose Taiwan independence, though the White House released no details of that exchange.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a 43-hour state visit to the United States, during which he held several meetings with President Donald Trump and discussed trade, tariffs, Taiwan and the broader direction of relations. The visit, Xi’s first state visit to the United States in more than a decade, included a ceremonial airport welcome, White House talks, a state dinner, a tea meeting and a visit to the National Archives. Washington also staged military ceremonies for the Chinese leader’s arrival and departure.
On trade, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Busan trade agreement would be extended for two months, from November 10 to January 10. The two sides also finalised a Board of Trade mechanism and were expected to announce non-sensitive sectors and products, each capped at $30 billion, for tariff reductions. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington and Beijing had reached an agreement covering part of what he called “managed trade”.
He said further details would be published on Monday. Xi repeatedly described the desired relationship as constructive and based on “strategic stability”. At the White House tea meeting on Friday, he said ties should rest on respect, fairness and reciprocity.
During bilateral talks on Thursday, Xi urged Trump to explicitly oppose Taiwan independence, according to a statement from China’s foreign ministry. The White House did not release details of the discussion. The two leaders also invoked their countries’ cooperation against Japanese aggression during the second world war.
Xi confirmed that he and Trump would meet again at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Shenzhen in November and the Group of 20 summit in Miami in December. The state banquet was attended by 134 guests, including prominent American business executives.
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