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Trump Announces April Meeting With Xi Jinping, Confirmed

PUBLISHED Feb 12, 2026, 6:41 PM ET

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Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Left 17%

Center 67%

Right 17%

Sources: 6

Washington DC: President Donald Trump announced on February 13 that he will visit China in April to meet President Xi Jinping, and said Xi will visit the United States later this year. Trump spoke to reporters at the White House and reiterated in a taped NBC News interview from February 4 that bilateral relations are "very good right now." He did not provide travel dates or an agenda. Reports note a 90‑minute telephone call between Trump and Xi on February 4. The meetings follow ongoing competition on trade, technology and regional security. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

February 4 — Presidents Trump and Xi held a 90‑minute telephone conversation.
February 4 — Trump gave a taped NBC News interview mentioning an April China visit.
February 13 — Trump told reporters he will visit Xi in China in April; Xi will visit the US later this year.
February 13 onward — Media reports repeated Trump’s quotes and noted no specific dates or agendas were provided.
Post-announcement — Coverage highlighted ongoing trade, semiconductor, and Indo-Pacific security competition framing the diplomatic context.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 4

Who Benefited

High-level diplomatic channels between the US and China benefited by creating opportunities for negotiation on trade, technology, and regional security.

Who Impacted

Domestic political opponents and industries affected by US‑China competition risk short-term uncertainty over tariffs and export controls.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 1
Neutral:: 4
Distribution:: Left 17%, Center 67%, Right 17%

Who Benefited

High-level diplomatic channels between the US and China benefited by creating opportunities for negotiation on trade, technology, and regional security.

Who Impacted

Domestic political opponents and industries affected by US‑China competition risk short-term uncertainty over tariffs and export controls.