United States President Donald Trump has said he reached “fantastic trade deals” and settled multiple outstanding issues during high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, although no formal agreements have been released and Beijing has yet to confirm his claims.
Trump made the comments after a series of meetings on Friday, describing the discussions as productive across trade, energy, aviation, agriculture, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. However, hours after the summit concluded, neither Washington nor Beijing issued detailed documentation of any signed or binding deal.
The US leader went into the talks seeking to secure major economic concessions, including expanded access for American exports, large-scale aircraft purchases, and increased Chinese demand for US agricultural goods and energy products. He also aimed to address broader geopolitical tensions affecting bilateral relations.
Following the first day of discussions, Trump said Xi had agreed to a range of outcomes, including cooperation linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a pledge to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, and increased imports of US oil and soybeans. These claims have not been independently verified, and Chinese authorities have not confirmed them.
Beijing’s foreign ministry, when asked about Trump’s remarks, declined to confirm or deny the specifics, instead issuing general statements emphasizing stability in international relations and trade cooperation. The muted response mirrored China’s broader cautious approach throughout the summit.
Despite the absence of official documentation, Trump maintained that the meetings had produced significant progress. Speaking after a walk with Xi in the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a central leadership compound in Beijing, he said both sides had resolved several longstanding issues.
“We’ve made some fantastic trade deals, great for both countries,” Trump said. “We’ve settled a lot of different problems that other people wouldn’t have been able to solve,” he added, without giving further details.
Xi, in his own remarks, described the visit as a “milestone” and said it had helped establish what he called a “new bilateral relationship of constructive strategic stability.” He also reportedly made symbolic gestures of goodwill, including a promise to send Trump seeds for the White House Rose Garden.
The summit also touched on sensitive geopolitical concerns, including tensions in the Middle East and the security of global shipping routes. In an interview with Fox News after the first day of talks, Trump said Xi had expressed support for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and offered to assist in stabilising the situation.
However, China’s foreign ministry later issued only a general call for a “comprehensive and lasting ceasefire” in relation to regional conflicts, without addressing Trump’s specific claims.
At a routine briefing, Chinese officials again avoided confirming whether Xi had made any commitments regarding Hormuz, aviation purchases, or energy deals.
Trade discussions reportedly included expectations of major commercial transactions, with Trump stating that Xi had agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft and increase imports of US oil and soybeans. No confirmation has been provided by Chinese state media or aviation authorities.
The US president also indicated that artificial intelligence governance featured in the talks, including discussions on possible “guardrails” for advanced technology development. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both sides had opened dialogue on managing risks in the fast-growing AI sector.
Despite upbeat comments from Washington, the summit ended without a joint communiqué or public signing ceremony, leaving uncertainty over the status of the alleged agreements.
Tensions over Taiwan also remained a sensitive backdrop to the talks. Chinese state media reported that Xi warned Trump that missteps on Taiwan could lead to direct confrontation between the two countries. Trump did not publicly address the issue during the visit, while US officials later reiterated that Washington’s position on Taiwan remains unchanged.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that policy had not shifted, while Taiwan’s government expressed appreciation for continued US support.
Public reaction in Beijing was subdued, with many residents saying expectations for major breakthroughs were low.
Analysts said the outcome reflected cautious diplomacy rather than concrete breakthroughs. Yue Su of the Economist Intelligence Unit described the meeting as producing “fragile stability,” noting that while tensions may have eased slightly, deep disagreements between both powers remain unresolved.
Trump departed Beijing on Friday aboard Air Force One, appearing satisfied with the visit, but the lack of formal agreements has left questions over how much of the reported progress will translate into binding policy in the weeks ahead.
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