The Global Story - Did Trump and Xi get what they wanted?
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Donald Trump has concluded his final round of talks with Xi Jinping and wrapped up his state visit to Beijing.
Trade, oil, Iran and Taiwan were among the topics discussed over two days of meetings. The US president said the meeting was ‘’successful” and “unforgettable” – and said he expects the relationship will be better than ever. Does Xi Jinping see things the same way? We speak to the BBC’s senior China correspondent, Laura Bicker.
Producers: Hannah Moore and Valerio Esposito
Executive producer: James Shield
Senior news editor: China Collins
Photo: Trump and Xi. Reuters/Evan Vucci/Pool
Published on Friday, 15th May 2026.
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