# Xi Promises Trump Meetings Before Year-End

> Xi Jinping pledges two more meetings with Trump before year's end during US visit.
- Title: Xi Promises Trump Meetings Before Year-End · ABC7 Los Angeles
- Summary: Xi Jinping pledges two more meetings with Trump before year's end during US visit. Xi Jinping announced he will meet Donald Trump twice more before year's…
- Keywords: xi jinping, donald trump, us state visit, apec summit, g20 summit, national archives, constitution, iran war, trade truce, mid-autumn festival, news, local
- Source: ABC7 Los Angeles — https://abc7.com/post/us-news-china-president-xi-jinping-says-he-expects-see-donald-trump-usa-visit-first-lady-melania/19871686
- Published: 2026-09-25T16:32:00+00:00
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- Topics: xi jinping, donald trump, us state visit, apec summit, g20 summit, national archives, constitution, iran war, trade truce, mid-autumn festival, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Xi Jinping announced he will meet Donald Trump twice more before year's end, doubling 2026 face-to-face discussions between the world's two largest economies.