Trump Heads to Beijing for High-Stakes Summit with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Beijing on May 14-15, 2026, for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The meeting will focus on resolving long-standing trade issues and strengthening economic ties between the two nations. China is seeking tariff stability, fewer new US trade restrictions, and caution on Taiwan, particularly regarding arms sales.

Beijing's strong position in trade negotiations stems from its ability to present itself as a more stable partner while Washington relies on tariffs and industrial policy. This gives China more room to negotiate, especially if the summit addresses security, technology, and supply-chain issues beyond trade.

Crypto investors are closely monitoring global risk sentiment, which is heavily influenced by US-China tensions. A productive summit could support risk assets, while a failure, particularly over Taiwan, could trigger a broader sell-off in crypto markets.