US President Donald Trump meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping for White House talks

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House during Xi's three-day state visit to the United States. Trump greeted the Chinese president directly on the tarmac upon arrival, a rare protocol gesture previously extended to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to official statements from Beijing and media reports, bilateral discussions focused on key international security topics, including the war in Ukraine, Middle East tensions, and security across the Korean Peninsula. The summit follows recent talks between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who urged Washington to encourage Beijing to influence Moscow toward military de-escalation. Observers note negotiations may explore trade or geopolitical incentives to prompt China to adjust its diplomatic posture toward Russia.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда.