White House Roundup

Thursday May 14, 2026

President Trump’s State Visit to China: State Reception

US President Donald Trump’s bilateral meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping continued with a State Banquet at the Great Hall of the People.

In his statement at the Banquet, President Trump thanked President Xi for his magnificent welcome during this historic state visit. He maintained that the ceremony was like no other and submitted that the two sides had positive and productive conversations.

President Trump also underscored that the State Dinner was a cherished opportunity to continue their discussions, among friends.

Meanwhile, President Xi toasted “To the bright future of China-US relations and the friendship between the two peoples, and to the health of President Trump and all of the friends present.”

Some of the Points of Agreement between the US and China

·       Iran can never have a nuclear weapon

·       The Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy

·       President Xi opposed the militarization of the Strait and any effort to charge toll for its use

·       China expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce that country’s dependence on the Strait

Measures to Enhance Economic Cooperation:

·       Expansion of market access for American businesses into China

·       Increase Chinese investment in US industries

·       Increase Chinese purchases of American agricultural products

President Trump called on China to end the flow of fentanyl precursors into the United States.

Written by Cherub Nicholls from Beijing, China.