Trump Invites China’s Xi to September White House Meeting, Following Beijing Summit

The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues at the summit, including Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, economic cooperation, and fentanyl.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images

U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit the White House on Sept. 24, following their summit in Beijing that lasted about two hours on May 14.

Trump announced the invitation at a state banquet in Beijing on Thursday evening. Earlier in the day, the two leaders held a closed-door meeting during which they discussed a range of issues, including economic cooperation, fentanyl, and Iran, according to a White House readout.