US-China State Visits 2026: Managing Taiwan Tensions Ahead of Trump's Beijing Trip
Explore how Washington and Beijing manage the 2026 state visits amidst record $11.1B arms sales and PLA military drills near Taiwan. Will Trump's April visit proceed?
They're shaking hands while keeping their fists clenched. Despite the highest military friction in the Taiwan Strait in recent memory, Washington and Beijing are scrambling to ensure that their planned 2026 state visits don't fall apart. Analysts suggest that maintaining a stable relationship remains the top priority for both superpowers.
Protecting US-China State Visits 2026 Amid Taiwan Tensions
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched massive live-fire drills around Taiwan this week, serving as a blunt warning against "external interference." This move came less than two weeks after the US announced its largest-ever arms sale to the island, a package valued at $11.1 billion. In a retaliatory strike, Beijing imposed sanctions on 20 American defense firms and 10 industry executives.
Trump Downplays Drills, Cites Rapport with Xi
The arms deal has certainly added uncertainty to the upcoming diplomatic calendar, specifically President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing in April 2026. However, Trump doesn't seem rattled. He described the military exercises as routine activities seen for 25 years and leaned on his personal rapport with Xi Jinping to signal that the state visit remains on track.
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