President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the U.S. around the end of September.
On July 6, during an event, Trump mentioned Xi's potential visit while discussing the need for a new banquet hall at the White House.
"For example, I think President Xi will be here around September 24," Trump said. "What we need is a large banquet hall. Thousands of people should be able to come in to see him. Everyone wants to see him."
This is the first time Trump has specified a date for Xi's potential visit, although he previously suggested inviting Xi to the U.S. in September.
If Xi's visit materializes, it would coincide with the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. However, there are speculations about the likelihood of Xi attending, as he has only participated in the UN General Assembly once since taking office in 2012.
Trump and Xi held a summit in Beijing in May, where they discussed ways to ease tensions and improve relations following the Iran conflict. Both leaders acknowledged the need for increased cooperation between the world's two largest economies and made some progress in trade discussions.
However, uncertainties remain in U.S.-China relations, with key points of contention including differing positions on Middle Eastern issues, Taiwan, and Trump's push for tariff barriers.
Bloomberg noted that while both countries are showing signs of strengthening their relationship, significant geopolitical challenges persist.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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