On the final day of his visit to the United States, Chinese leader Xi Jinping toured the National Archives with President Donald Trump. The National Archives houses the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution. This visit marked the conclusion of Xi's three-day trip, which was his first to Washington in over a decade and his second summit with Trump this year.
Despite optimistic statements from both leaders, no significant breakthroughs were reported during the summit. Following Xi's departure, Trump announced plans for future meetings in November in China and December at the G20 summit in Florida. Trump characterized the meeting as one of 'Friendship, Strength, and Success' for both nations, expressing optimism for future discussions.
According to Xinhua, Xi left Washington after a red carpet departure at Joint Base Andrews, accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan, and Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Trump confirmed discussions with Xi about the Iran war, stating, 'We did,' when asked about the topic. He expressed confidence in progress regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
Xi indicated the possibility of two additional meetings later in the year, specifically at the APEC meeting in China and the G20 summit in the United States. He emphasized the importance of a stable US-China relationship based on respect and fairness.
Trump noted the positive strides made during Xi's visit, stating, 'I think we've made tremendous strides, we've made great strides, very positive for both countries.' The US is expected to release details on trade negotiations with China soon, with Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicating that some key goods would be exempt from trade disputes.
The visit also included a lavish state dinner attended by prominent tech executives, although no major deals were announced. Protests occurred near the White House, with demonstrators advocating for various issues related to human rights in China.
Overall, the visit highlighted ongoing discussions on trade, regional security, and the future of US-China relations, although significant progress on key issues remains uncertain.