The United States President Donald Trump concluded his official state visit to China on Thursday after meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.
Upon arrival, Trump was greeted by a ceremonial welcome and bilateral talks. The two leaders visited the Temple of Heaven UNESCO site before partaking in an elaborate banquet hosted for them. Additional discussions were held on Friday morning followed by a tea reception.
A White House statement highlighted key points from their meeting: "The two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support free flow of energy." President Xi also expressed China's opposition to militarization and any efforts to charge tolls for its use. He indicated interest in purchasing more American oil, aiming to reduce dependence on Iran.
Regarding Iran, both countries reaffirmed their commitment not allowing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons capabilities. Trump noted that "Iran must never have a nuclear weapon," while Xi reiterated China's stance against such developments.
The visit marks the first by an U.S. president since 2017 and aims to ease trade tensions between global superpowers. The next steps involve ongoing negotiations, as both nations work towards resolving disputes through diplomatic channels.
This article was produced by AVALW News on Friday, May 15, 2026 based on reporting from 9 verified news sources across 2 countries. Our editorial process cross-references facts from multiple independent outlets to deliver accurate, comprehensive coverage. All original sources are linked below.