US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, claiming that both countries had reached “fantastic trade deals,” although no major agreements have officially been confirmed so far.
Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for high-level talks accompanied by top American business leaders from the agriculture, aviation, electric vehicle and artificial intelligence sectors. Trade, tariffs, the Iran conflict and the global economy dominated discussions between the two sides.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump claimed China had agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, with the possibility of buying another 750 planes in the future. He also said China would import billions of dollars’ worth of American soybeans, which he described as good news for US farmers. However, Chinese officials have not formally confirmed these claims.
The visit was marked by warm diplomacy and symbolic gestures, including a state banquet, honour guard and special meetings hosted by the Chinese leadership. Both leaders described the talks as successful, while China later confirmed that Xi Jinping is expected to visit the White House this autumn.
Artificial intelligence, semiconductor restrictions, tariffs and Taiwan were also discussed during the summit. Xi warned that Taiwan remains the most sensitive issue in US-China relations and said mishandling the matter could lead to conflict between the two powers.
The Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade were another major focus. Trump said he hoped China would use its influence to encourage stability in the region, while Beijing called for a lasting ceasefire and the reopening of shipping routes.
