WASHINGTON, D.C., May 18 (ANI): The White House released an official fact sheet detailing the outcomes of US President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to China, highlighting agreements on trade, investment, and Iran while notably omitting any reference to Taiwan despite the issue reportedly dominating discussions between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
According to the fact sheet, the United States and China agreed to establish new institutional platforms — the “US-China Board of Trade” and the “US-China Board of Investment” — aimed at managing and streamlining bilateral economic and investment relations.
On international security issues, the document stated that Trump and Xi agreed that Iran “cannot have a nuclear weapon.”
Both leaders also called for keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and agreed that “no country or organization can be allowed to charge tolls” on international shipping routes.
The White House also announced that Trump is expected to host Xi in Washington later this year, with both governments pledging support for each other’s roles in upcoming G20 and APEC summits.
The fact sheet stated that China committed to addressing US concerns regarding supply chain vulnerabilities and shortages of rare earth minerals and critical materials, including yttrium, scandium, neodymium, and indium.
In a significant development for the American aviation industry, China approved an initial purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft for domestic airlines.
The White House described the agreement as the first major Chinese commitment to purchase American-made Boeing aircraft since 2017.
The document also said Beijing agreed to purchase at least USD 17 billion worth of American agricultural products annually during 2026, 2027, and 2028, in addition to existing soybean commitments reached in 2025.
Trade restrictions were also eased, with China restoring full market access for more than 400 American beef facilities and lifting bans on poultry imports from US states that have met bird flu safety standards.
Despite emphasizing “strategic stability” and economic cooperation, the fact sheet made no mention of Taiwan.
The omission drew attention because Taiwan reportedly emerged as a major point of discussion during the summit.
According to reports, Xi warned Trump that mistakes regarding Taiwan could risk direct confrontation between Washington and Beijing.
Although Trump avoided discussing Taiwan publicly during his visit to Beijing, he later acknowledged that the issue had been discussed extensively.
After leaving China, Trump told reporters that he and Xi “talked a lot about Taiwan” and said he was reviewing a previously approved US defense package for Taipei following objections from Beijing.
Trump later referred to the potential weapons package as a “negotiating chip,” prompting concern in Taiwan.
The White House fact sheet stated that both countries pledged to build a “constructive relationship of strategic stability” based on “fairness and reciprocity.”
Chinese officials described the framework as a long-term roadmap for managing relations between the world’s two largest economies while balancing cooperation and disagreements.
The summit also included discussions on Iran and global energy security.
Trump said Xi agreed on the importance of ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open and that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
Chinese officials, however, have publicly maintained a more cautious position, emphasizing that the concerns of all parties involved should be considered in any long-term resolution of the crisis. (ANI)
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