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Trump and Xi End Beijing Summit With 'Strategic Stability' Pledge

The outcome points to a stability push centered on signaling rather than firm, verifiable deals.

Overview

  • The leaders closed the three-day Beijing summit Friday with a shared call for a more "constructive" and stable U.S.-China relationship.
  • China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said Xi Jinping accepted President Trump’s invitation for a state visit to the United States in the autumn.
  • On Taiwan, Xi warned that mishandling the issue could trigger "clashes and even conflicts" and Trump said he is weighing a pause on a pending U.S. arms sale.
  • Boeing confirmed an initial Chinese commitment for 200 jets as a high-profile U.S. CEO delegation highlighted deep business ties despite strategic frictions.
  • Both sides discussed the Iran conflict and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, though neither government announced concrete steps or testable security concessions.