US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in China on 14–15 May, after postponing the trip due to the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
The visit, which would be the first by a US president to China in nearly a decade, had originally been scheduled for late March. It was delayed as Washington focused on military operations linked to the Iran war, which has also triggered global economic concerns, particularly around energy supplies.
According to the White House, both sides are still coordinating details, though Beijing has not formally confirmed the dates. Trump also plans to host Xi in Washington later this year, signaling a renewed push for high-level diplomacy between the two global powers.
The meeting comes at a sensitive time. Relations between the US and China have been strained for years over trade disputes, technology competition, and geopolitical tensions. The recent crisis in the Middle East—especially disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route—has added urgency to stabilising international relations.
Chinese officials have emphasised the importance of leader-to-leader engagement, while state media has called for closer cooperation, noting that both countries benefit more from collaboration than confrontation.
Trump’s upcoming visit will be closely watched worldwide, as it could shape not only US-China ties but also broader global stability amid ongoing conflicts and economic uncertainty.
