Xi Jinping to visit US September 23-25 for talks with Trump on trade and Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from September 23-25 for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing confirmed Monday. Trump will welcome Xi at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, with main discussions scheduled for Thursday. The talks are expected to focus on the ongoing trade dispute, Taiwan tensions, and strategic issues. China's Vice Premier He Lifeng is currently in the US for trade negotiations with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, including discussions on artificial intelligence communication channels. The visit occurs amid broader strains, including US-Iran tensions and reports of China supplying intelligence to Tehran. Trump has said he plans to discuss "almost everything" with Xi during the meeting.