On the morning of May 14, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with U.S. President Donald Trump, who was making a state visit. Before the talks, Xi held a welcoming ceremony outside the building’s east gate. A military band played both national anthems, and Trump inspected the guard of honour with Xi and watched a march-past.
China’s Foreign Ministry said in its account that day that Trump praised Xi and described friendly communication that had helped resolve important issues. The original report characterised this as handling differences by telephone. The ministry also said Trump brought U.S. business representatives and encouraged them to expand cooperation with China.
The original report summarised Xi’s position as emphasising common interests and viewing each country’s success as an opportunity. The ministry’s account stressed mutually beneficial cooperation and equal consultation over differences. The original report also mentioned a subsequent planned visit to the Temple of Heaven.
According to the ministry, the leaders exchanged views on the Middle East, the Ukraine crisis and the Korean Peninsula. Trump expressed willingness to strengthen communication and cooperation, manage differences and work towards a better future for both countries. The ministry’s account also described Xi’s remarks on the Taiwan issue.
