Xi's state visit to the United States

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States for a state visit, receiving a notably warm reception from President Trump that has irritated China hawks who wanted a tougher stance. The visit produced an extension of the ongoing trade truce between the two countries, easing fears of renewed tariff escalation. A new poll also found American public opinion toward China softening around the time of the visit.

As it ran

24 September 2026

• Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit BBC News
• Americans are warming to China as Xi arrives for high-profile US visit: poll South China Morning Post
• Warm welcome, trade truce extended: the takeaways as Xi arrives in US South China Morning Post

23 September 2026

• China hawks grumble over Trump’s lavish welcome planned for Xi state visit South China Morning Post