Trump Highlights China Visit, Calls Meeting with Xi “Very Important”

2026-05-05 04:50:41

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said on Monday that his upcoming visit to China and planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will be highly significant, according to remarks made during a White House business summit.

He described the relationship between the two countries as competitive but generally positive, particularly in areas such as advanced technology.

Trump noted that the United States is currently ahead in artificial intelligence development and framed the US–China dynamic as a form of “friendly competition.”

He also confirmed plans to travel to China in the coming weeks to meet Xi, saying he is looking forward to the visit and emphasizing its importance for bilateral relations.

The comments come amid ongoing strategic competition between Washington and Beijing, particularly in technology, trade, and global influence, according to reports.

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