Washington, February 13 – President Donald Trump has officially confirmed plans to visit China in April 2026 for a summit with President Xi Jinping. In a candid exchange with reporters at the White House, Trump expressed enthusiasm for the trip, noting that Xi is expected to reciprocate with a visit to the United States by the end of the year.
“Yes, I’m going to China in April to meet with President Xi. I’m looking forward to it,” Trump stated. “He’s coming here at the end of the year, and I’m really looking forward to that too.”
Trump described U.S.-China relations as stable and highlighted his personal rapport with Xi. “No, our relationship with China is very good right now. My relationship with President Xi is very good,” he affirmed when asked about tensions.
Details on the exact location or agenda for the April summit remain under wraps, and Trump provided no specifics on Xi’s U.S. visit timing beyond ‘end of the year.’ This announcement follows a recent phone call between the two leaders, which Trump characterized as lengthy and productive.
The call covered a broad spectrum of issues, including trade, military cooperation, Trump’s upcoming trip, Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Iran’s situation, and energy collaboration between the two nations. Trump shared highlights on his Truth Social platform, calling it a ‘very good’ and ‘very substantive’ discussion.
Economic matters took center stage, with talks focusing on China’s purchases of U.S. energy and agricultural products. Trump emphasized discussions on oil, gas, and additional agricultural exports, signaling potential boosts to American farmers and energy sectors.
These developments come amid ongoing U.S.-China frictions in trade, technology, and security. Tariffs, semiconductor export controls, and strategic rivalries in the Indo-Pacific persist, yet high-level diplomacy remains a key channel for dialogue.
For India, improved ties with both powers are notable. Post-Galwan tensions with China have eased somewhat, while strategic partnerships with the U.S. have strengthened. The world watches closely as the two largest economies navigate cooperation and competition, a dynamic swinging for over a decade.
Critics point to persistent U.S. trade deficits with China and question Trump’s tariff strategies, but summit diplomacy endures as a tool to manage risks and keep communication lines open.