As it happened: Trump invites Xi to visit White House on Sep 24
The White House earlier said US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping agreed on the first day of their summit that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open".
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping arrive to attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026. (photo: REUTERS/Evan Vucci)
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Thursday (May 14) for a two-day summit, with stability in bilateral ties a key goal.
According to the White House, Trump and Xi agreed that the Strait of Hormuz "must remain open". They also discussed the flow of fentanyl precursors and China’s purchases of US agricultural products.
During his speech at the evening state banquet, Trump also extended an invitation to Xi to visit the White House in September.
Here's a recap of the first day of talks:
