Trump expresses no immediate plans for a meeting with Xi Jinping.
A potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is a topic that has been circulating in the news recently, but there is no official confirmation of a set date for the meeting.
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has reportedly sent an invitation to President Trump, as per reports by The Times, a British newspaper. However, Trump has denied seeking a summit with Xi Jinping, as stated on Truth Social, a social media platform he uses. This denial was also reported by TASS, a Russian state-owned news agency.
Despite Trump's denial, diplomatic signals suggest that a meeting is likely to happen. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other officials describe the current tariff situation with China as stable and satisfactory, implying openness to ongoing dialogue and likely meetings before November. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has explicitly stated that a meeting between Trump and Xi is likely, albeit with no date yet confirmed.
The potential summit, if it occurs, would reportedly be part of the celebrations marking the end of World War II. The suggested date for the trilateral meeting, involving Trump, Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, is during the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which is commemorated worldwide on September 2.
Trump has not mentioned any specific dates for his potential trip to China, and he did not clarify what he meant by "not interested" in going to China without an invitation from Xi Jinping. No further information has been provided about Trump's stance on the trilateral meeting.
It is important to note that these reports come amidst a recent easing of tensions between the U.S. and China, with the Trump administration extending a tariff pause until November. This suggests a stable environment for such a summit, though Trump himself stated he is not actively seeking a summit.
In response to "fake news media" reporting about a potential summit with Xi Jinping, Trump made a statement on Truth Social denying any such pursuit.
While a summit remains a probable future event given diplomatic signals, no finalized plans or invitations have been publicly confirmed beyond general indications from administration officials.
The ongoing discussions about a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping can be found in both general news and war-and-conflicts sections of the news, as it may include a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Recent news also reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has explicitly stated the likelihood of such a meeting, despite Trump's denial on the social media platform Truth Social.
