Trump Wraps China Summit; Leaves Beijing After Two-Day Talks with Xi
President Trump departed China after a two-day summit with Xi Jinping on Friday, May 15. While both leaders claimed progress and praised each other, no major formal agreements were announced, though Trump highlighted trade deals including a Boeing order for 200 jets.
Summit Concludes Without Formal Breakthroughs
President Donald Trump has left China after two days of talks with President Xi Jinping that saw both sides trade praise and tout progress in stabilizing what they agreed is the world's most important relationship.
Taiwan Remains Central Tension Point
Xi warned Trump on Day 1 that mishandling China's claims on Taiwan could cause "clashes and even conflicts," with the disputed island central to Beijing's view of the talks. En route to Alaska after the summit, Trump said he has not made a decision on whether to proceed with a $14 billion arms sale to the democratic island.
Trade Deals and Economic Claims
Trump told Fox News that China will order 200 Boeing jets, which he said was more than the 150 units the company had expected. Nvidia also reportedly got the green light from the U.S. to sell its H200 chips to major Chinese companies, sending tech stocks higher.
Iran War and Strategic Cooperation
The Iran war loomed large over the summit, with Trump saying he and Xi agreed Tehran should not have a nuclear weapon.