Xi Jinping Meets Trump at White House in First US State Visit in Over a Decade

Chinese President Xi Jinping held an official state visit at the White House on September 24, 2026, meeting with President Donald Trump for high-stakes talks covering trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The visit marked Xi's first appearance at the White House in more than 11 years. Xi opened the talks by expressing willingness to work with Trump to "steer the ship" of China-US ties, calling for strengthened communication and saying that candid, sustained dialogue can build mutual trust.

On Taiwan, Xi urged Washington to adhere to what he called the correct position of opposing Taiwan independence and to handle the Taiwan question with prudence. Xi also said China and the United States should step up law enforcement cooperation and that Chinese firms deserve fair treatment in the American market. The two militaries, he added, should maintain regular dialogue.

Xi broke new ground on Iran, telling Trump that China supports a return to the June Iran nuclear deal and urging the US and Iran to return to negotiations as soon as possible. Analysts had broadly expected few concrete deliverables from the summit, but both leaders framed the meeting as an effort to build a constructive future in bilateral relations, with a state dinner hosted by the Trumps rounding out the day's events.