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Xi and Trump Begin High-Profile Beijing Summit
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have launched a crucial two-day summit in Beijing with a focus on stability in U.S.-China relations. The leaders concluded their first meeting Thursday morning after approximately two hours of discussions, with business expansion and mutual cooperation as central themes .
Major U.S. Business Delegation Accompanies Trump to China
Trump brought 17 CEOs to Beijing, including Elon Musk from Tesla, Tim Cook from Apple, and Kelly Ortberg from Boeing, to explore business opportunities in China. Trump introduced each business leader individually to Xi, emphasizing mutual respect and the expansion of corporate cooperation between the two nations .
Xi Extends Business Opportunities, Warns on Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping told American corporate leaders that China's door to U.S. business will open wider, while simultaneously issuing a warning over Taiwan. Xi stated that American companies are deeply participating in China's reform and opening efforts with mutual benefits .
Trump Remains Silent on Taiwan Discussion During Summit
When asked by reporters whether he and Xi discussed Taiwan during their meeting, Trump declined to comment, responding only that talks went 'great.' The U.S. authorized an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan in December 2025, though delivery has not yet commenced .
U.S. and Chinese Officials Engage in Trade Discussions
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held 'candid, in-depth and constructive' exchanges in South Korea on Wednesday, according to China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation between the two nations .
Investors Monitor Summit for Trade and Iran War Progress
Global investors are closely watching the Xi-Trump summit for developments on trade relations, the Iran war, and possible trade deals involving soybeans, airplanes, and chips. Few breakthroughs are expected on divisive issues including trade, technology, and geopolitical tensions .
China Signals Willingness to Expand Cooperation List
China's Ministry of Commerce announced Thursday that China is willing to work with the U.S. to continuously expand its cooperation list. The statement signals Beijing's openness to broader economic engagement during the high-stakes summit .
American Business Leaders Express Commitment to China Market
U.S. business executives accompanying Trump to Beijing stated they highly value China's market and hope to deepen their operations and strengthen cooperation with Chinese entities. The delegation's presence underscores corporate interest in expanding bilateral business ties .
Trump Encourages U.S. Corporations to Expand China Operations
President Trump told the business leaders in his delegation that they respect and value China and encouraged them to expand cooperation with the Chinese market. Trump's remarks emphasize the administration's support for corporate engagement with China .
Summit Expected to Conclude Friday with Final Xi-Trump Meeting
Trump is scheduled to leave Beijing just after midday Friday following a final private meeting with President Xi Jinping. The two-day summit concludes a series of high-level discussions aimed at stabilizing the complex U.S.-China relationship .