Trump to visit China in early April, Politico hints possible discussion points with Xi Jinping
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping (Photo: Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump is set to travel to Beijing for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in just a few months, during the first week of April, reports Politico.
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Three sources familiar with the president’s plans confirmed the information to the outlet. A White House spokesperson, however, said the exact dates of the trip have not yet been set.
Notably, after the summit in South Korea in October 2025, Trump announced his intention to visit China in April.
Last week, the two leaders held a phone call. Politico suggests the conversation was in preparation for the upcoming trip. During the call, they discussed a range of issues, from trade disputes to international conflicts.
According to official sources, Trump said he and Xi discussed Taiwan - a topic the leaders had not addressed during their October 2025 meeting in South Korea.
This indicates that the Taiwan issue could be raised during negotiations this spring and may become a key point of tension ahead of the summit.
“President Xi emphasized that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. Taiwan is China’s territory. China must safeguard its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will never allow Taiwan to be separated. The U.S. must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with prudence,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated.
What else is known
Politico notes that the upcoming summit could be the first of four meetings between the two leaders in 2026. According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Xi may visit Trump in Washington or at Mar-a-Lago this summer. The leaders could also meet at the G20 summit in Miami and later at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) summit in Shenzhen, China.
Taiwan war threat
In December, the US approved the largest military aid package in history for Taiwan, totaling $11.1 billion. The decision is considered the most significant in the history of US–Taiwan relations.
According to China’s Foreign Ministry, during the phone call, Xi warned Trump that US arms sales to Taiwan could jeopardize Trump's planned visit to Beijing.
In response to US actions, China conducted large-scale military exercises near Taiwan in December and January, increasing regional tensions. Washington, for its part, has called on Beijing to exercise restraint and engage in open dialogue to maintain peace.
