Trump and Xi summit will focus on ‘stabilising’ ties, experts say

Experts say the summit may not achieve many relevant announcements but is needed to re-establish trust.

x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info US President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, United States, in a rare personal welcome [File: Alex Brandon/AP] By Megha Bahree Published On 24 Sep 2026 24 Sep 2026 As United States President Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping with a rare personal welcome at the airport, to be followed by a state banquet and a military flyover, experts warn to temper expectations as the summit is more focused on “re-establishing trust” rather than having any meaningful deals announced at the end of it.