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Last Updated:January 23, 2026, 10:24 IST
Donald Trump confirmed a 2026 China trip to meet Xi, citing better US-China ties, more trade, and Xi's planned US visit later this year.
This would be Trump's first trip to China since returning to office. (Photo: Reuters)
US President Donald Trump on Thursday confirmed his trip to China in 2026. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that he is looking forward to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and that they have always had a “great relationship." He also added that Xi would visit the United States “toward the end of the year."
“We’re gonna make a trip. I’m going in April," Trump told reporters abroad on Air Force One as he returned to the US from his two-day trip to Davos. “I’ve always had a great relationship," he said. Trump also acknowledged that US-China ties were strained during the COVID-19 period. “It was a very strained relationship during COVID, but now it’s an excellent relationship," he said.
Trump highlighted improving ties through increase in trade. He said, China is buying more US farm products. “Look at all the farm products they’re buying now," Trump said. “Soybeans — they’re buying a lot of soybeans."
“That makes our farmers happy, and that makes me happy," he added.
This will be Trump’s first visit to China since returning to office.
US-China Ties
US-China relations have been marked by sharp tensions in recent years. For past successive administrations, the US has considered China as its main global threat. Disputes between the two countries have centered on trade, technology, and security. At the same time, the two sides have maintained commercial ties in agriculture and energy.
China remains a key market for US farm exports. Soybeans are among the most closely watched commodities. Large Chinese purchases are often seen as a signal of improved political ties.
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First Published:
January 23, 2026, 10:24 IST
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