Trump to Visit China in April, Xi Jinping to be Hosted for state Visit in 2026
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump will travel to China in April, and will afterward host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit in the United States later next year, according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry November 24, 2025. The planned visits signal a potential warming in relations between the two nations following a recent summit in Busan.
The reciprocal visits come after what chinese officials described as a “steady and positive trajectory” established during the Busan meeting. Both sides expressed a desire to build on this momentum with “more positive progress,” though specific agreements regarding trade – such as American soybean purchases – were not disclosed. This engagement marks a meaningful shift, as tensions have been high in recent years over trade imbalances, geopolitical competition, and human rights concerns.
While details remain scarce, the planned exchange represents a high-stakes effort to re-establish lines of interaction and perhaps address critical issues impacting the global economy and international security. The upcoming visits coudl influence a range of areas, from trade negotiations and technology transfer to regional stability in the Indo-Pacific and cooperation on global challenges like climate change.
