President Trump requests delay of China summit with Xi Jinping due to Iran conflict

Mar 17, 2026, 4:05:55 PM UTC(4 hours ago)

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President Trump announced a request to postpone his high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping by approximately one month citing the need to remain in Washington during the ongoing war with Iran
The summit was originally scheduled to take place in Beijing from March 31 to April 2 with the goal of extending a yearlong trade truce and resetting bilateral ties
Trump previously suggested the delay could be linked to China's willingness to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz which has been effectively closed during the Middle East hostilities
Chinese Foreign Ministry officials stated they are still discussing the timing of the visit while emphasizing that head-of-state diplomacy remains vital for stable relations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clarified that any rescheduling is due to the president's domestic priorities during wartime rather than a disruption in the U.S.-China diplomatic relationship

TRUMP: WE ARE RESETTING MEETING WITH CHINA