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Xi Jinping to Visit U.S. September 23–25, 2026

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

China President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump invited Xi Jinping for the September 23-25 state visit.
The trip marks Xi’s first state visit to any country since 2015.
Xi and Trump will hold in-depth exchanges on major bilateral issues, world peace and development.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun called the reciprocal visits historically significant and a cooperation milestone.

History

Historical Context

President Richard Nixon’s February 21-28, 1972 visit to Beijing ended a 23-year diplomatic freeze, produced the Shanghai Communiqué and set the path to full U.S.–China recognition in 1979, when bilateral trade reached $2.7 billion. President Donald Trump’s invitation to Xi Jinping for a September 2026 state visit mirrors that historic opening, seeking to reset ties amid a strategic rivalry.

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Story summary

China President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump invited Xi Jinping for the September 23-25 state visit.
The trip marks Xi’s first state visit to any country since 2015.
Xi and Trump will hold in-depth exchanges on major bilateral issues, world peace and development.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun called the reciprocal visits historically significant and a cooperation milestone.

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