Trump to Visit China for Rescheduled Summit with Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing for a visit to China on May 14 and 15 to meet with President Xi Jinping. This trip comes after a postponement due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, as Trump aims to lead military efforts from Washington. The significance of this meeting is underscored by the current regional tensions, with both leaders recognizing the importance of dialogue. Levitt, a spokesperson, noted that discussions about the war's resolution were not part of the rescheduling talks. The last encounter between Trump and Xi occurred during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea. Trump's new timeline for the trip indicates a shift in diplomatic engagement with China.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 26, 2026, 12:42 IST

Trump's Upcoming China Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to travel to China on May 14 and 15 for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as announced by the White House on Wednesday. Initially, Trump was scheduled to visit Beijing by the end of this month, but he postponed the trip due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. He had previously indicated that he would remain in Washington to lead efforts against the U.S. and Israel's military actions in Iran.

When asked if the two leaders had rescheduled their meeting contingent on ending the war, Levitt stated that there had been no discussions regarding this matter. He emphasized that President Xi understands the importance of Trump's presence in light of the current regional circumstances. Xi accepted the request to postpone the meeting, which is why it is now taking place.

In response to a question about whether the war would conclude before the May meeting, Levitt remarked, 'As I have mentioned before, we have always estimated a timeline of about four to six weeks.' Trump and Xi last met during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in Busan, South Korea, in October. Last week, during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office, Trump mentioned that he would be traveling to China five or six weeks later than originally planned, indicating a rescheduling of his trip.