Trump dismisses reports of seeking summit with Xi Jinping: ‘I may go to China, but it would only be…’

Taking to his official Truth Social handle, the US president said, “The Fake News is reporting that I am SEEKING a “Summit” with President Xi of China. This is not correct, I am not SEEKING anything! I may go to China, but it would only be at the invitation of President Xi, which has been extended. Otherwise, no interest! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

Trump’s post comes amid trade tensions between the United States and China. The two countries have been engaged in a trade war, with the US raising the tariffs on Chinese imports to triple-digit levels.

The US president has repeatedly indicated that he is open to meeting his Chinese counterpart to discuss a potential resolution.

US, China officials to hold trade talks in Stockholm

Trump’s remarks also come as the officials from his administration are set to meet their Chinese counterparts in Sweden to discuss trade and economic issues, in what both sides describe as a step toward easing tensions.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will be meeting for the third time this year, nearly four months after Trump proposed sweeping tariffs, including an import tax of up to 145% on Chinese goods.

The meeting is also expected to lay the groundwork for a potential meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year.

The move is part of broader efforts by both countries to stabilise a relationship that has been strained by trade disputes, technology competition, and geopolitical rivalry.