Xi Jinping to make rare U.S. visit for White House summit with Trump — Politico

In late September, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a rare visit to the United States, according to a report by Politico on August 17. The trip will not coincide with the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as Xi will be absent from that event. Upon his arrival in the U.S. late on the evening of September 23, primary negotiations with President Donald Trump are expected to take place on September 24 in Washington. Xi is scheduled to depart the country on September 25.

The White House has confirmed Xi's planned visit to Washington on September 24, though officials have not disclosed any further details about his itinerary. Initial speculation among diplomats suggested that Xi might combine the summit with appearances at UN events, but Politico has now confirmed that such plans have been discarded. Beijing's decision to bypass the UN session underscores its lack of interest in the gathering, as evidenced by the absence of an advance delegation in New York.

This will not be Xi's first visit to the U.S. - he last met with Trump in May 2026 in Beijing. During that meeting, the U.S. president mentioned Russia's war against Ukraine as a topic of discussion.