Xi Jinping wraps up US state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his three-day state visit to Washington with a pledge to meet Donald Trump twice more before year's end.

Criticism of US-China meetings

Some US critics called the three-day state visit heavy on pomp and light on substance despite Trump claiming they discussed the Iran war.

Trade truce extension

Xi and Trump agreed to extend their trade truce until January while avoiding major breakthroughs on trade or AI safety.

Iran war discussions

Trump and Xi met behind closed doors for 90 minutes discussing Middle East, Ukraine, and Korean Peninsula issues.

Trump on Iran assistance

Trump asked Xi to avoid providing any assistance to Iran, whether direct or indirect, during the war.

APEC summit invitation

Xi invited Trump and Melania Trump to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November with a potential meeting at the G20 summit in November.

National Archives visit

Trump took Xi to the National Archives to view the U.S. Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights.

Constitution comparison

Trump noted that the U.S. has a 250-year history while China has a 6,000-year history, emphasizing pride in American history.

“We're just comparing, 'Ours goes 250 years, which is great, and we're proud of it. But theirs goes 6,000 years.'”

Mid-Autumn Festival tea

Xi and Trump's wives enjoyed tea in the White House's Red Room during China's Mid-Autumn Festival.

Xi's satisfaction with visit

Xi thanked the Trumps for the visit, calling it 'very successful' with 'the highest courtesies, the most meticulous arrangements.'

“The highest courtesies, the most meticulous arrangements. This visit is very successful, and we also feel very satisfied.”