Xi and Trump Hold Final Talks in Beijing Over Tea and Working Lunch
On May 15, 2026, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their final meeting in Beijing during Trump's state visit. The leaders convened over tea and a working lunch to continue discussions on critical bilateral and global issues. Xi framed the dialogue around 'constructive strategic stability,' aiming to signal consensus with the US administration. The talks covered a wide range of topics, including economic cooperation, trade, fentanyl control, and geopolitical challenges involving Iran, Ukraine, and North Korea. A significant point of divergence remained regarding Taiwan; while omitted from the White House summary, Xi emphasized it as the most important issue in bilateral relations, warning of potential conflicts if mismanaged. Trump's visit, his second to China in nearly a decade, included formal ceremonies at the Great Hall of the People, a cultural tour of the Temple of Heaven, and a state banquet. US officials characterized the overall engagement as very constructive. The summit concludes with Trump scheduled to depart Beijing later that day, marking the end of high-level diplomatic efforts to stabilize Sino-American relations amidst complex global tensions.
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