Trump, Xi Find Common Ground on Iran, White House Says

Trump invited Xi to visit the United States in September.

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

During a two-hour summit in Beijing on May 14, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to global shipping.

Trump and Xi discussed a wide range of issues during their meeting, including economic cooperation, fentanyl, and Iran, according to a brief White House readout.