Planned White House meeting would mark the third Trump-Xi summit of Trump’s second term, signaling a renewed push for direct diplomacy amid escalating geopolitical and economic friction
President Donald Trump has formally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan to Washington for a high-stakes White House summit scheduled for Sept. 24, a diplomatic move that could redefine the trajectory of U.S.-China relations during Trump’s second term.
The announcement came during a state banquet in Beijing, where Trump characterized the latest round of talks with Xi as “historic,” “extremely positive,” and “productive,” despite mounting strategic disagreements simmering beneath the carefully choreographed display of cooperation.
“We look forward to it,” Trump said during remarks alongside Xi, underscoring the administration’s renewed emphasis on leader-to-leader diplomacy as both global powers navigate a volatile mix of economic rivalry, military posturing, and technological competition.
The planned September summit would represent the third face-to-face meeting between Trump and Xi since Trump returned to office, highlighting the unusual frequency and intensity of direct engagement between Washington and Beijing during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

