U.S. President Donald Trump (Republican) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said China has agreed to buy U.S. crude oil in a prerecorded interview on Fox News that aired Thursday evening, as the two countries aim for concrete trade and business wins at ongoing bilateral summits.
“They’ve agreed to buy oil from the United States and they’re going to go to Texas, and we’re going to start sending Chinese ships to Texas, Louisiana and Alaska,” Trump said in an interview Thursday after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
President Trump and Xi are expected to meet on Friday to conclude a two-day summit that featured glittering events as well as deals on market access for American companies and the purchase of American products. The Chinese government also issued a sharp warning that mishandling the Taiwan issue could worsen bilateral relations.
President Trump’s visit will be the first time a sitting US president has visited China in nearly nine years. The two leaders are scheduled to share tea and a working lunch before U.S. officials depart for Washington.
