Former US President Donald Trump has revealed plans for a significant diplomatic trip to Beijing, scheduled for April, following what he characterised as a 'very good' telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A Renewed Diplomatic Engagement
The announcement came on Monday, 24th November 2025, after a wide-ranging call between the two leaders. President Trump confirmed he would travel to the Chinese capital in the coming spring. Furthermore, he disclosed intentions to reciprocate by hosting President Xi for a formal state visit to Washington later in 2026.
This planned exchange of high-level visits suggests a concerted effort to manage the complex and often fraught relationship between the world's two largest economies. The last time President Trump was in China was during the first year of his first term, marking a considerable gap in such direct, in-person engagement at the presidential level.
Context of the Upcoming Visits
The two leaders are no strangers to face-to-face meetings. Their most recent encounter took place earlier this month in South Korea, indicating that diplomatic channels have remained active. The scheduling of these future summits, however, points towards a more structured and long-term approach to bilateral talks.
While the full agenda for the April meeting in Beijing has not been publicly detailed, the 'wide-ranging' nature of their Monday call implies that multiple issues of mutual and global concern were discussed. These summits are poised to be closely watched by international markets and governments worldwide, given the significant impact of US-China relations on global trade and security.
