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Trump and Xi plan two more meetings this year after state visit

President Trump said he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping two more times before the end of the year, including a November trip to China, following Xi's state visit to the U.S.

By The Lumen desk · Sept 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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What we know
1 Trump and Xi just completed a state visit in the United States that lasted several days, according to CBS News and The Daily Wire.
2 Trump confirmed he will meet Xi two more times before the end of the year, per The Hill, Reuters, Just the News, The Daily Wire and Washington Examiner.
3 One of the meetings is set for November in China, coinciding with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, according to The Hill and Reuters.
4 The Daily Wire reported the APEC summit dates as November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China, citing Xi's announcement.
5 A second meeting is planned for December, according to The Daily Wire and Just the News.

President Trump confirmed he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping two more times before the end of 2025, following the conclusion of Xi's multi-day state visit to the United States.

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According to The Hill and The Daily Wire, Trump plans to travel to China in November for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The Daily Wire, citing Xi's own announcement, reported the summit is scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China.

Trump also said a second meeting with Xi will take place in December, according to The Daily Wire and Just the News, though the location and agenda for that meeting were not specified in the available reporting.

Reuters and The Hill both reported that Trump confirmed the November China trip in a Truth Social post, while Just the News described Trump as having 'teased' the two upcoming meetings.

How each side covered it

Left

1 outlet
  • CBS News reported that Trump and Xi agreed to meet two more times before year's end as the state visit concluded.

“Trump and Xi to meet two more times before end of year as they wrap state visit” — CBS News

Center

3 outlets
  • The Hill and Reuters reported Trump confirmed via Truth Social he will meet Xi in China in November for the APEC summit.
  • Coverage noted the state visit lasted three days and produced plans for additional meetings before year's end.

“Trump says he will meet Xi in China in November” — Reuters

Right

3 outlets
  • The Daily Wire and Washington Examiner emphasized the speed of scheduling, noting two more meetings were booked almost immediately after the state visit ended.
  • Reports cited Xi's announcement that the November meeting will occur at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, with a further meeting planned for December.
  • Just the News highlighted Trump's teasing of a future trip to China as part of the planned meetings.

“Trump, Xi Barely Finish State Visit Before Booking Two More Meetings” — The Daily Wire

Questions readers ask

What did Trump announce about future meetings with Xi Jinping?

President Trump confirmed he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping two more times before the end of the year, according to multiple outlets including The Hill, Reuters and The Daily Wire.

When and where will the next Trump-Xi meeting take place?

The next meeting is planned for November in China, tied to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, according to The Hill and Reuters. The Daily Wire reported the summit dates as November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China.

Why does this matter?

The announcement follows Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States, signaling continued high-level engagement between the two countries' leaders before the end of the year.

What did left-, center- and right-leaning outlets focus on?

Left-leaning CBS News emphasized the conclusion of the state visit alongside the meeting announcement. Center outlets like The Hill and Reuters focused on Trump's confirmation and the November China trip. Right-leaning outlets such as The Daily Wire and Washington Examiner highlighted the quick scheduling of two more meetings right after the state visit ended.

Is the December meeting confirmed with details?

The December meeting was mentioned by The Daily Wire and Just the News, but no location or specific agenda was provided in the available reporting.

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