Beijing (TDI): US President Donald Trump said he had secured what he described as “fantastic trade deals” with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their final round of discussions at a high-level superpower summit held in Beijing.
Speaking at the conclusion of the meeting, Trump said the talks had produced “a lot of good,” adding that agreements had been reached across several key sectors including agriculture, aviation, artificial intelligence, and energy. He also linked the discussions to wider geopolitical issues, particularly ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump, who described Xi as a “great leader” and a “friend,” said the Chinese side had shown willingness to cooperate on multiple fronts. He further claimed that China had expressed interest in purchasing US oil and soybeans, and that a major aviation deal involving around 200 Boeing aircraft had been discussed.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, however, struck a more measured tone. He described the visit as a “milestone” and said both countries had moved toward establishing what he called a “new bilateral relationship of constructive strategic stability.” Xi also stressed the importance of maintaining open shipping routes and urged a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in conflict zones.
On the question of Iran and regional tensions, Trump said Xi had indicated that China would not provide military assistance to Tehran and had expressed support for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. He also quoted Xi as offering readiness to assist in any effort that could help ease tensions in the region.
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Trade remained a central focus of the talks. According to Trump, China agreed in principle to a significant Boeing aircraft purchase, although markets reacted cautiously following the announcement. Discussions also touched on increased Chinese imports of American agricultural goods, particularly soybeans, which have seen reduced demand in recent years as China shifted to alternative suppliers such as Brazil.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both sides also discussed the possibility of establishing “guardrails” around the development and use of artificial intelligence. He noted that the two countries, as leading players in AI, were beginning structured dialogue on the issue, despite ongoing US export controls on advanced technology.
