During a huddle with reporters on the way back to the US, Trump said Xi told him he opposed Taiwan's independence
Before Trump's departure, both leaders had a private meeting at Zhongnanhai, the well-guarded compound in Beijing where top leaders reside
The two countries reached an 'important consensus' on maintaining stable economic and trade relations while expanding cooperation in various fields
The two presidents also agreed to promote the steady, sound and sustainable development of China-US relations, and bring more peace, prosperity and progress to the world
Trump said the US 'suffered immeasurably with open borders, high taxes, transgender for everybody, men in women's sports, Diversity-Equity-Inclusion (DEI), horrible trade deals, and rampant crime'
The status of the nuclear material has been a sticking point in ongoing talks with Iran's leadership to draw a conclusion to the war
When pressed about China's support for Iran, Trump stated that the topic was discussed with Xi, who assured him that China 'is not going to give military equipment' to Iran
In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader
The transactions, spelled out in documents filed with the US Office of Government Ethics that encompass more than 100 pages, list purchases and sales in broad ranges
Xi also opposed any implementation of tolls on vessels crossing the strait, which effectively has closed since the start of the US and Israel war against Iran
Chinese president said facts have shown time and again there are no winners in trade wars, calling on both sides to jointly sustain the good momentum they have worked hard to build
The meeting between the two leaders was behind closed doors, but Xi told Trump during it that, if Taiwan is handled well, US-China relations 'will enjoy overall stability'
The leaders of the world's two largest economies are scheduled to have a few rounds of talks on Thursday and Friday
Trump arrived in Beijing last night for a three-day visit during which he is scheduled to have several rounds of talks with Xi
The two leaders met in the Great Hall of the People off Tiananmen Square on Thursday morning after a welcome ceremony featuring honor guards and carefully choreographed pageantry
Neither side has yet offered concrete details on what might come out of the three-day visit at a time when Beijing's close economic ties to Iran could complicate matters
President Xi Jinping of China is buying time for Beijing and may see an opening with a US president weakened by the war in Iran
Brent crude futures were up 13 cents, or 0.12 per cent, to $105.76 a barrel by 0015 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate futures rose 12 cents, or 0.12 per cent, to $101.14
Kevin Warsh has been highly critical of the Fed's recent track record, particularly the inflation spike in 2021-22, the worst in four decades, and has called for 'regime change'
The leaders of the world's two largest economies will hold their seventh face-to-face talks. They last met face-to-face in October 2025 in Busan, South Korea