Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrap up summit claiming progress stabilising US-China relations

Following the trip, Mr Trump said he had not yet made a determination on whether a major US sale of arms to Taiwan can move forward

The Chinese president, right, welcomed the US president, left, to his official residence for their final engagement of the visit (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP)

Fri, 15 May, 2026 - 12:58

Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert and Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up critical talks on Friday, claiming important progress in stabilising US-China relations even as deep differences persist between the world’s two biggest powers on Iran, Taiwan and more.

Following the trip, Mr Trump said he had not yet made a determination on whether a major US sale of arms to Taiwan can move forward.