Trump China visit live: US president says a lot of problems ‘settled’, as he meets with Xi on final day of summit
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump described his Beijing visit as “incredible,” highlighting the settlement of multiple issues with Xi Jinping and the making of “fantastic trade deals” benefiting both countries, emphasizing a strong personal relationship with Xi.
- The leaders discussed Iran extensively, agreeing on the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and expressing shared concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with Trump warning he “won’t be much more patient” and urging Iran to make a deal.
- Trade discussions included improvements in rare earth exports from China to the US, though some export licenses remain slow, and no major progress was reported on semiconductor chip export controls despite business lobbying.
- Xi Jinping warned Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to serious US-China conflict, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that US policy on Taiwan remains unchanged despite the summit.
- The summit featured symbolic gestures such as Xi offering rose seeds to Trump and included a notable absence of women at the negotiation table, drawing criticism for its patriarchal optics amid high-level diplomatic talks.