Trump says US has requested that China delay Beijing summit by ‘a month or so’

US President Donald Trump says his planned trip to Beijing may be postponed, adding uncertainty to a visit expected to include talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Speaking during a news conference at the White House on March 16, 2026, Trump said the timing of the visit was still under discussion and he cited a need to remain in Washington as the US manages its ongoing military campaign against Iran. The trip had reportedly been scheduled for March 31 to April 2.