11.05.2026 00:50
US President Donald Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing on May 14-15, 2026. At this historic summit aimed at easing tensions between the world's two largest economies, the Iran war, as well as trade agreements, technology restrictions, and the Taiwan issue, are expected to be the main agenda items.
US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing next week on May 14-15, aiming to stabilize the recently strained relations between the two countries.
The meeting between the two leaders is expected to focus on trade, technology, the Iran war, and Taiwan. US analysts say no major deal is expected from the summit, but limited progress such as extending the trade ceasefire signed in October is possible.
TRADE WAR BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES Reports in the US media indicate that under the trade heading, the Washington administration will demand that Beijing increase its purchases of agricultural and energy products.
It is also stated that the US wants China to buy Boeing aircraft, coal, oil, and natural gas. Industry sources speaking to Western media claim that the Beijing administration has long been in contact with Boeing regarding a deal that could cover hundreds of 737 MAX passenger planes.
Meanwhile, a report in the Chinese media also mentions that China's purchase of poultry, beef, and soy products from the US is on the agenda as part of the talks.
In the technology field, it is noted that China demands the US ease restrictions on advanced semiconductor exports, while the Washington administration in turn asks Beijing to resume allowing shipments of rare earth elements and critical minerals to American companies.
US-IRAN WAR ALSO AMONG KEY AGENDA ITEMS The US-Iran war is expected to be one of the most important agenda items in the meeting between the two leaders. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Washington administration has called on China to support international efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
In this context, it was reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing this week. The meeting reportedly addressed the ongoing contacts between Iran and the US and regional developments.
It was noted that China is one of Iran's largest economic and diplomatic supporters, continuing to purchase the majority of Iranian oil.
The Washington administration had previously imposed sanctions on some Chinese companies processing Iranian oil.
Abbas Araghchi - Wang Yi TAIWAN STALEMATE BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES The Taiwan issue is also expected to be one of the most sensitive topics of the meeting. It was reported that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, described Taiwan as the "biggest risk point" in US-China relations.
While the Beijing administration argues that Taiwan is Chinese territory, the Taiwan administration rejects China's sovereignty claims. Sources close to the talks suggested that China has asked the Trump administration to change the US official stance on Taiwan.
Reports in the US media assess that even a small change in Washington's language on Taiwan could have significant consequences for American security commitments in Asia and China's regional calculations.
BESSENT TO HOLD MEETINGS IN JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA BEFORE CHINA US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also announced on his account on the US-based X company's social media platform that he will travel to Japan and South Korea for a series of meetings before President Trump's "historic summit" with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Bessent stated that on May 12, he will hold talks in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Takaiichi Sanae, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, and other government and private representatives regarding US-Japan economic relations. On May 13, he will have a meeting in Seoul with Chinese Vice Premier He, who is responsible for economic relations, before proceeding to Beijing for the Leaders' Summit between Trump and Xi.
Bessent said, "Economic security is national security, and I look forward to conducting a productive series of meetings while working to advance President Trump's 'America First Economic Agenda'."
Scott Bessent Source: ANKA / AA