U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that he will travel to China in April as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations following high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
“Going to China in April,” Trump said, adding that “Xi will be coming to the U.S. some time after that.”
The announcement comes shortly after Trump described his meeting with Xi as “amazing” and rated it a “12 out of 10,” while signaling progress on trade and security issues, including rare earths and fentanyl cooperation.
Earlier, the closed-door meeting between Trump and Xi concluded with no press conference, though both leaders struck a positive tone. Trump said a trade agreement “could” be reached soon, while Xi expressed readiness to build a “solid foundation” for U.S.–China relations. The talks lasted one hour and 40 minutes near Busan’s international airport before Trump departed for Washington on Air Force One.
The planned visits mark a rare moment of diplomatic warmth amid recent tensions, and come alongside signals of tariff reductions and a potential trade deal announcement in the coming period.
