“PARTNERS NOT RIVALS”: Trump and Xi Toast Great Friendship in Beijing, High Stakes Trade Talks, Taiwan Threat Looms
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-stakes summit in Beijing focused on trade, Iran, Taiwan, energy security, and stabilizing U.S.-China relations. Both leaders publicly praised the importance of the relationship, agreed Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons, and emphasized keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. Xi even offered to help facilitate stability in the region.
Trump pushed for expanded U.S. market access, more Chinese purchases of American goods, and cooperation on fentanyl trafficking, while also inviting Xi to visit the White House in September. The visit included major ceremony and business delegations featuring top American CEOs.



















































