Key facts
- US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on May 14, 2026.
- The leaders agreed to support each other in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and the G20 summit.
- Xi Jinping stated that China and the U.S. have agreed on a new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability.
- Xi Jinping stressed that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on May 14, 2026, agreeing to support each other in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and the G20 summit. The meeting, described by Xi as a "historic, landmark year that opens up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations," also included discussions on global issues such as the Middle East, Ukraine, and the Korean Peninsula.
According to Xinhua, Xi Jinping stated that the two leaders have agreed on a new vision for building a "constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability." This vision aims to provide strategic guidance for bilateral relations for the next three years and beyond, characterized by positive stability with cooperation as the mainstay, healthy stability with competition within proper limits, constant stability with manageable differences, and lasting stability with expectable peace. Xi emphasized that China-U.S. economic and trade ties are mutually beneficial and win-win, and that equal-footed consultation is the only right choice for resolving disagreements.
Xi also highlighted the Taiwan question as the most important issue in China-U.S. relations, stating that its proper handling is crucial for overall bilateral stability. He warned that "Taiwan independence" and cross-Strait peace are irreconcilable and that safeguarding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is the biggest common denominator between the two countries. President Trump reportedly expressed that the United States and China have a very good relationship and that he has tremendous respect for President Xi and the Chinese people.