Trump, Xi to Hold Talks on Trade, Iran and AI

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to hold high-level talks in Beijing this week on trade, Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons. The meeting comes amid tensions over tariffs, security issues and China’s ties with Russia and Iran, with officials also expected to discuss extending a critical minerals trade truce. Make us preferred on Google Flip Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied (FILES) US President Donald Trump (L) talks to China’s President Xi Jinping as they shake hands after their talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025.(Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold wide-ranging talks this week covering trade, Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons, Reuters reported on Sunday, May 10. Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for his first trip to China since 2017, with meetings planned for Thursday and Friday. Trump had previously asked China to delay the planned summit by about a month as he deals with the war in Iran. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . US officials said both sides are expected to discuss extending a trade truce that currently allows rare earth minerals to continue flowing from China to the US. Washington and Beijing may also announce new mechanisms aimed at boosting trade and investment cooperation, alongside possible Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft, US agricultural products and energy supplies. The talks are also expected to focus on longstanding geopolitical disputes, including Taiwan and China’s ties with Iran and Russia. According to US officials, Washington has repeatedly pressed Beijing over its economic support for Moscow and Tehran, including dual-use technologies and oil revenues. US officials also said the two countries could begin discussions on establishing communication channels on AI amid growing concerns about advanced AI systems developed in China. Washington has long sought arms control discussions with Beijing, but US officials said China remains unwilling to engage in negotiations over its nuclear arsenal. Other Topics of Interest UK Deploys HMS Dragon to Middle East for Post-War Security Plan The UK Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday, May 9, the deployment of the air defense destroyer HMS Dragon to the Middle East. The move is part of a “prudent planning” effort alongside France to establish a multinational coalition aimed at restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz. This naval coordination follows the deployment of a French carrier strike group to the Red Sea and comes as European nations face a severe jet fuel crisis caused by the conflict’s impact on Middle Eastern supply lines. The meeting will mark the first face-to-face talks between Trump and Xi in more than six months as both sides attempt to stabilize relations strained by trade disputes and security tensions. The last publicly confirmed face-to-face meeting between Trump and Xi took place in October 2025 on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and ended with firm handshakes and smiles. The meeting was the first official in-person encounter between the two leaders since Trump’s re-election, taking place amid volatile trade relations. Before the meeting, Trump had threatened to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports and suggested he might cancel talks with Xi in response to Beijing’s restrictions on rare earth exports. Trump also confirmed that Russia’s war in Ukraine was addressed and described the conversation as lengthy. He added that the US is willing to collaborate with China to explore ways to “get the war finished.” Kyiv Post is Ukraine’s first and oldest English news organization since 1995. Its international market reach of 97% outside of Ukraine makes it truly Ukraine’s Global – and most reliable – Voice.