Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Washington following President Trump’s May trip to China. The meeting will include a White House state dinner and focus on trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan, and allegations of Chinese interference in U.S. elections.
Trade will be central: the U.S. trade deficit with China was $202.1 billion in 2025 and China is the U.S.’s third-largest trading partner.
AI rivalry is a top priority as the U.S. seeks faster adoption while fearing Chinese dominance in the technology.
Security issues on the table include allegations China interfered in the 2020 U.S. election, concerns about China aiding Iran, and tensions over Taiwan and recent U.S. arms sales.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington, D.C., for a state visit this week and will be welcomed by President Donald Trump. The trip follows Trump's May visit to China, which featured significant pageantry. The White House plans a reciprocal state dinner. Both visits underscore high-level engagement between the two administrations.
Trade: Trade remains a central issue. The Office of the United States Trade Representative reported a U.S. trade deficit with China of $202.1 billion in 2025. China ranks as the third-largest U.S. trading partner. During the May meeting, Trump emphasized trade as his top priority and attended with more than a dozen U.S. business leaders. Multiple reports say influential U.S. business and tech figures are seeking invitations to the state dinner.
Artificial intelligence: Competition over advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, is expected to be a major focus. The Trump administration is pressing for faster AI adoption in the U.S. and expresses concern that China could dominate the industry. This technological rivalry will likely shape discussion of investment, standards, and potential safeguards.
Iran with weapons and intelligence directed at American forces. China was, until the full U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, Iran's largest oil exporter. U.S. concerns about Chinese support for Iran are linked to regional security questions the leaders will address.
Election interference allegations: The administration has alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 U.S. election, describing it as a major compromise of voter data and asserting China illicitly acquired millions of U.S. voter files. Those claims are part of the broader trust and security backdrop for the visit and are likely to surface in private discussions.
The state visit occurs as President Trump is scheduled to travel to New York for the United Nations General Assembly week and to address the gathering. The Washington meetings and the state dinner will follow that trip.
This state visit is a high-profile diplomatic encounter that will combine ceremonial elements with contentious policy discussions. Trade figures, technology rivalry, security concerns involving Iran and Taiwan, and persistent allegations about election interference will shape both the public optics and private negotiations.
President Trump is preparing to host Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House next week for an official state visit.
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