The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, a significant development preceding Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington for a crucial summit with US President Donald Trump. This extension, now running until January 10, aims to alleviate economic tensions between the two nations while paving the way for high-level discussions. The summit agenda is set to encompass a wide range of critical topics, including ongoing trade negotiations, technological advancements, the sensitive issue of Taiwan, and Iran's geopolitical standing. The visit is marked by considerable diplomatic protocol, including a state dinner that will host prominent figures from the technology and banking sectors, signifying the broader economic implications of their bilateral relationship.

The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, a significant development preceding Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington for a crucial summit with US President Donald Trump. This extension, now running until January 10, aims to alleviate economic tensions between the two nations while paving the way for high-level discussions. The summit agenda is set to encompass a wide range of critical topics, including ongoing trade negotiations, technological advancements, the sensitive issue of Taiwan, and Iran's geopolitical standing. The visit is marked by considerable diplomatic protocol, including a state dinner that will host prominent figures from the technology and banking sectors, signifying the broader economic implications of their bilateral relationship.

The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months, a significant development preceding Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington for a crucial summit with US President Donald Trump. This extension, now running until January 10, aims to alleviate economic tensions between the two nations while paving the way for high-level discussions. The summit agenda is set to encompass a wide range of critical topics, including ongoing trade negotiations, technological advancements, the sensitive issue of Taiwan, and Iran's geopolitical standing. The visit is marked by considerable diplomatic protocol, including a state dinner that will host prominent figures from the technology and banking sectors, signifying the broader economic implications of their bilateral relationship.

The United States and China have agreed to extend their trade truce by two months as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day visit on Wednesday evening.

Xi, along with Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan, arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 6.01pm local time for his second summit with US President Donald Trump in less than six months.

Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump were waiting at the foot of the aircraft stairs as Xi and Peng disembarked.

The welcome marked the first time in 11 years that a US president had greeted a foreign leader at Joint Base Andrews, according to C-SPAN, which tracks presidential events.

Xi’s visit comes amid tensions between Washington and Beijing over trade, technology, Taiwan and Iran. While the summit is not expected to produce a major breakthrough, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington and Beijing had agreed to extend their existing trade truce.

The agreement reached in October 2025 was intended to ease economic tensions between the two countries and had been due to expire in November. Bessent told Fox News that the truce would now be extended through January 10.

Trump is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping at the Oval Office at 11:30 am, followed by an expanded bilateral meeting at the Cabinet Room at 12:00 pm.

Additional fanfare during the trip is due to include a state dinner with tech luminaries, a White House military ceremony including jet flyovers and a visit to the National Archives where the original Declaration of Independence and Constitution are housed, according to a Reuters report.

Speaking to reporters after welcoming Xi, Trump said leaders from the technology and banking sectors, along with other prominent figures, would attend the state dinner being hosted for the Chinese president.

“The entire tech world, the entire banking world, and a lot more will be in attendance at tomorrow night’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi,” Trump said, adding, “I wish we had more seats.”

Asked whether he would discuss Iran with Xi, Trump said, “We’ll see. I’ll be talking about that and many other subjects, but it’s also coming along well — including that.”

Trump is also expected to raise concerns about Chinese support for Iran. Several US media outlets recently reported that Chinese firms had provided satellite intelligence to Tehran before a fatal attack on American forces.

Xi, meanwhile, is expected to press Beijing’s position on Taiwan, an issue Washington has sought to handle cautiously.

The Chinese delegation comprises Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the General Office of the Central Committee, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee.