When and where will the Xi-Trump summit take place, and why was it delayed?

The Xi-Trump summit will take place from May 13 to 15 in China, as officially announced by China’s Foreign Ministry via Xinhua. It was delayed once due to the ongoing Iran war — now in its third month — which caused Beijing to withhold confirmation until the conflict’s trajectory became clearer, reflecting its initial wariness about proceeding with the visit amid geopolitical instability.

What are the main issues expected to dominate the summit agenda?

The main issues expected to dominate the summit agenda include the Iran war — particularly China’s coordination with Iran and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz — the extension of the October trade truce (including rare earths exports), and Taiwan, where Beijing seeks US opposition to Taiwan independence amid concerns over US arms sales to the island.

China Confirms Xi-Trump Summit That Was Delayed by Iran War

May 10, 2026

China confirmed President Trump's state visit for May 13-15 amid tensions over the Iran war and US sanctions on Chinese oil refiners. Discussions are expected to cover energy security, rare earth supply chains, and agricultural trade.

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