On May 17, the White House released a fact sheet from the US-China summit, stating that Trump and Xi "confirmed their joint goal of denuclearizing North Korea." The White House noted that this summit marked the first visit by a U.S. president to China since 2017, emphasizing that the two leaders reached consensus on various issues to enhance stability and trust for global businesses and consumers.
However, no specific roadmap regarding North Korean denuclearization was disclosed. Details on negotiation methods, China's pressure tactics on North Korea, and the timeline for resuming U.S.-North Korea dialogue were not included in the fact sheet. While the statement is largely declarative, the confirmation of denuclearization as a joint goal by the two leaders in an official document could serve as a reference point for future discussions on North Korea.
The White House also outlined the fundamental direction of the bilateral relationship. The fact sheet indicated that the U.S. and China agreed to build a "constructive strategic stability relationship" based on fairness and reciprocity. Xi is expected to visit Washington this fall, and both countries agreed to support each other as hosts of the upcoming G20 and APEC summits.
Middle Eastern issues were also addressed. Both leaders agreed that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons. They called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and expressed that no country or organization should impose tolls on passage through it. The issues of North Korean denuclearization, Iran's nuclear situation, and the Hormuz transit were presented as security concerns.
In the economic sector, the establishment of a U.S.-China trade and investment committee was highlighted as a key achievement. The two nations agreed to create a trade committee and an investment committee. The trade committee will manage trade between the two countries, focusing on non-sensitive items, while the investment committee will serve as a forum for discussing investment-related issues between governments.
The White House emphasized China's commitment to purchasing more U.S. products and expanding market access. China agreed to address U.S. concerns regarding disruptions in the supply chain of rare earths and critical minerals. Additionally, it was decided that China would approve an initial purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft for its airlines. China also committed to buying at least $17 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products annually from 2026 to 2028 and to renewing registrations for over 400 U.S. beef facilities and resuming poultry imports.
The situation on the Korean Peninsula was also discussed in a call between Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung. According to Reuters, Trump explained the outcomes of the US-China summit during their conversation. The two sides discussed U.S.-China relations, economic and trade agreements, the Korean Peninsula situation, and the Middle East. Trump expressed his intention to work closely with South Korea to contribute to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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