U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit China on May 14–15 for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House announced on Wednesday (March 25, 2026).
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the trip as “long-awaited,” adding that President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will also host President Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for a reciprocal visit to Washington, D.C., later this year.
Addressing questions about whether the rescheduling was linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions, Ms. Leavitt clarified that there were no such discussions between the two leaders. She noted that President Xi understood the need to postpone the earlier meeting, acknowledging the importance of President Trump’s presence in the region at this time.
When asked whether the ongoing conflict would conclude before the May summit, Ms. Leavitt reiterated the administration’s estimate of a resolution within “approximately four to six weeks.”
The two leaders last met in person in October during the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea.
Earlier, President Trump had indicated during a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin that his China visit would be delayed by several weeks. He stated that both sides had mutually agreed to the change in schedule and expressed optimism about the upcoming meeting.
Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to shape the global geopolitical landscape.
A joint U.S.-Israel strike on Iran on February 28, followed by retaliatory actions, has expanded the conflict across the Gulf region. The strikes reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, after increased pressure from Washington on Tehran regarding its nuclear programme.
The conflict has significantly impacted global energy supply chains, particularly in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz
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