BEIJING – UNS : US President Donald Trump wrapped up his two-day visit to China on Friday without securing major breakthroughs on trade or the Iran conflict, despite holding extensive talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and praising bilateral ties.
The visit, Trump’s first to China since 2017, featured elaborate ceremonies and high-level meetings aimed at improving relations between the world’s two largest economies. However, both sides announced few concrete agreements following the summit in Beijing.
During their meetings, Xi warned that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to serious conflict, underscoring Beijing’s concerns over the self-governed island claimed by China. Trump remained cautious in his public remarks and avoided commenting directly on Taiwan.
The two leaders also discussed the ongoing Iran conflict and global economic challenges. China’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its opposition to the war and called for dialogue and peaceful negotiations. Trump said both countries shared similar views on the issue, although no specific commitments were announced.
US officials said agreements had been reached on expanding agricultural trade and establishing mechanisms for future economic cooperation. Trump also claimed China would purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, though the deal fell short of market expectations, causing shares of Boeing to decline.
No significant progress was reported on key issues such as restrictions on rare earth exports and the sale of advanced AI chips to China. Analysts said the summit produced symbolic diplomatic progress but lacked substantial policy outcomes.
Despite the absence of major agreements, both Washington and Beijing described the meetings as constructive and emphasised the importance of maintaining stable relations between the two powers.
