Trump claims China’s Xi was referring to Biden’s America when he called the US a ‘declining nation’: Live updates
President Donald Trump says that China has agreed to order 200 Boeing planes from the U.S., and that president Xi Jinping has expressed a desire to help end the conflict in Iran.
“He agreed today he's going to order 200 jets,” the president told Fox News’ Sean Hannity Thursday, in his first interview since his meetings with Xi. “That's a big thing… 200 big ones… I think it was a commitment, sort of like a statement, but I think it was a commitment.”
A large aircraft order from China had been expected as an outcome of the president’s trip, with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and other top executives from U.S. companies joining him on the visit.
The two-day summit in Beijing has also featured discussions on trade relations and the ongoing war in Iran, according to the White House.
Trump added that Xi would “love” to help broker peace Iran, telling Hannity: “He did offer. He said I would love to be of help, if I can be of any help whatsoever.”
On Thursday night local time the two leaders attended a banquet where a military band serenaded Trump with one of his favorite tunes: “Y.M.C.A.” and he delivered a speech to guests, riffing about blue jeans and Chinese food.
During his own speech at the podium, Xi described the American president’s visit as “historic” and called on both nations to be “partners rather than rivals,” adding, “We must make it work.”
But, Xi earlier warned Trump that tensions over Taiwan could lead to an “extremely dangerous situation.”White House posts video montage of Trump's China visit
The White House posted a video montage of President Trump’s trip to China on Thursday, writing in the caption: “American strength back on the world stage.”
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Meta president Dina Powell has revealed that she was among the top executives to join president Trump at the “historic” summit in China.
“It was a privilege to join the State banquet in Beijing tonight in honor of @POTUS and the U.S. delegation during this historic bilateral summit,” Powell wrote on X, sharing a selection of photos, from Thursday’s banquet.
Mike Bedigan14 May 2026 22:00China's state TV anchor says Trump's visit is promising sign for US-China relations
China’s state TV anchor said Trump’s visit to Beijing is a promising sign for the relations between the U.S. and China.
“I think the fact that people meet is always good,” Liu Xin told CBS News on Thursday. “I think it’s going to make a difference.”
“China can continue to rise, which China is determined to do,” she added. “But does the United States have to suffer as a result of China’s rise? I think the world is so much bigger than that, that we don’t have to rise at the expense of others.”
Brendan Rascius14 May 2026 21:30White House staffer ‘bruised and shaken’ after being knocked down and trampled by Chinese reporters, report says
A White House staffer was knocked down and trampled by Chinese reporters amid President Donald Trump’s state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a report.
A group of Chinese journalists reportedly rushed into Trump’s bilateral meeting with Xi, knocking over and stepping on top of a White House aide, the New York Post reported.
Mike Bedigan14 May 2026 21:10Trump says China will order 200 Boeing aircraft
Donald Trump says that Chinese president Xi Jinping has agreed to order 200 Boeing jet planes from the U.S., though did not specify exactly what type.
“He agreed today he's going to order 200 jets,” the president told Fox News. “That's a big thing… 200 big ones… I think it was a commitment, sort of like a statement, but I think it was a commitment.”
A large aircraft order from China had been expected as an outcome of the president’s trip, with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and other top executives from U.S. companies joining him on the visit.
Trump did not say what type of aircraft would be purchased, but analysts expect the order to contain 737 Max planes – Boeing’s best seller.
Mike Bedigan14 May 2026 20:47An old speech from Xi Jinping has gone viral on social media
An old speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping is drawing attention on social media following his high-profile summit with President Donald Trump.
The 2015 Seattle address, which featured multiple references to American literature, has garnered nearly one million views on X.
“The Chinese people have always held American entrepreneurship and creativity in high regards,” Xi said at the time. “In my younger years, I read the Federalist Papers and Thomas Paine's Common Sense. I was interested in the life story and thinking of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and other American statesmen. I also read works of Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Mark Twain and Jack London.”
He added that he developed a deep admiration for Ernest Hemingway, even visiting a Cuban bar the author once frequented and ordering a mojito.
“I just wanted to feel for myself what was on his mind and what the place was like as he wrote those stories,” Xi said. “I believe that it is always important to make an effort to get a deep understanding of the cultures and civilizations that are different from our own.”
The user who posted the speech had high praise for the Chinese leader, writing “Xi Jinping is more American than most Americans.”
Brendan Rascius14 May 2026 20:35ICYMI: Here were the key moments from Trump's China summit
In case you missed it, here were the key moments of Trump and Xi’s two-day summit in Beijing:At a state banquet, Trump said it was a “great honor” to visit China, adding that he and Xi had “extremely positive and productive conversations.” He invited Xi, who he referred to as “my friend,” to visit Washington, D.C. in September. During his own speech, Xi described the American president’s visit as “historic.” He further called on both the U.S. and China to be “partners rather than rivals,” adding, “We must make it work.” The pair discussed the ongoing war in Iran. In an interview with Fox News, Trump said that Xi offered to help resolve the conflict, and both parties agreed the Strait of Hormuz should be opened. Trump added that Xi agreed to purchase U.S. oil, gas, soybeans and jets. The Taiwan issue also came up. Xi warned Trump that their two nations could clash over the island if the issue is not handled properly. The Chinese leader invoked the “Thucydides Trap,” urging Trump to avoid the historical pattern in which a rising power and an established power slide into conflict. The pair also talked about ways to enhance economic cooperation and the need to stem the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., according to the White House
During their meetings, Trump and Xi discussed the Iran war, Taiwan and economic cooperation (Getty)
Brendan Rascius14 May 2026 19:43Democrat says Trump's trip showed a 'lack of a coherent foreign policy'
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a New Hampshire Democrat, said Trump’s trip to China has shown a “lack of a coherent foreign policy,” claiming he negotiated from a position of weakness.
She told reporters Thursday she wanted Trump to take a tougher stance during his summit with China’s president, especially when it came to Taiwan, according to The Associated Press.
Brendan Rascius14 May 2026 19:29Trump says Xi would 'love' to help broker an Iran peace deal
President Trump said that President Xi would “love” to help broker an Iran peace during his first sit-down interview since the pair’s meeting in Beijing.
“He did offer,” Trump told Fox News’ Sean Hannity. “He said I would love to be of help, if I can be of any help whatsoever.”
The Republican president added that Xi would like to see the Strait of Hormuz opened. The vital trade route is currently subject to dueling U.S. and Iranian blockades while the war remains paused under a fragile ceasefire.
Brendan Rascius14 May 2026 19:23Not a burger in sight: The menu for Trump’s state banquet in China as Beijing rolls out the red carpet
Trump, key members of his administration and the American billionaires and CEOs in his entourage were served a wide range of dishes.
Alex Croft reports...
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