US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping wrapped up more than two hours of talks in Beijing on May 14, with both sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open amid mounting global economic anxiety tied to Washington’s standoff with Iran, according to the White House.
The summit, the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since October 2025, blended ceremonial pageantry with difficult negotiations over trade, Taiwan, technology, and the widening fallout from the Iran conflict.
Trump attended a lavish welcome ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People before the two delegations met behind closed doors. He was scheduled to attend a state banquet later in the evening.
The White House described the talks as “a good meeting” and said Trump and Xi discussed Iran, fentanyl trafficking, market access for US companies operating in China, and increasing Chinese investment into the United States, as well as additional purchases of US agricultural goods.
