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Trump and Xi Hold Summit in Beijing Amid Tensions Over Taiwan and Trade
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on May 14, 2026, described by the White House as a "good" meeting. The leaders addressed trade cooperation, fentanyl precursors, energy security and Iran while differing sharply on Taiwan. Chinese officials stressed that handling of the Taiwan question will determine overall bilateral stability.
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on May 14, 2026, shaking hands at Tiananmen Square and again at the Great Hall of the People. Footage streamed live by the White House captured the moments.
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U.S. industries. Leaders from many of the United States' largest companies joined a portion of the Trump-Xi meeting.
They also highlighted increasing Chinese purchases of American agricultural products. Both sides highlighted the need to build on progress in ending the flow of fentanyl precursors into the United States.
U.S. And China agreed that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. They further agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy. President Xi Jinping made clear China’s opposition to the militarization of the Strait of Hormuz and any effort to charge a toll for its use.
He expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce China’s dependence on the Strait of Hormuz in the future. Trump and Xi later visited the Temple of Heaven together that day.
U.S. Position on Taiwan remains unchanged. U.S. relations. The ministry warned that the bilateral relationship faces high stakes.
"If it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability. Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy," China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated. , the ministry said.
