President Donald Trump emerged from a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday with a clear message: Iran can never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The White House described the talks as a “good meeting” as the two global powers tackled everything from trade and fentanyl trafficking to energy security and escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf.
“Both countries agreed that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” a White House official said following the summit.
The meeting marked another major diplomatic moment in Trump’s push to stabilize global markets while isolating Tehran economically and strategically.
According to the White House, Trump and Xi discussed expanding economic cooperation between Washington and Beijing, including broader market access for American businesses operating in China and increased Chinese investment in U.S. industries.
“The two sides discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between our two countries, including expanding market access for American businesses into China and increasing Chinese investment into our industries,” the official said.
Leaders from several major American corporations reportedly joined part of the discussions, underscoring the economic stakes surrounding the summit.
The two sides also focused heavily on the fentanyl crisis, a top Trump administration priority that has fueled tensions between Washington and Beijing for years.
“The Presidents also highlighted the need to build on progress in ending the flow of fentanyl precursors into the United States, as well as increasing Chinese purchases of American agricultural products,” the White House official said.
Energy security and the growing instability around the Strait of Hormuz also featured prominently in the talks.
“The two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy,” the White House said.
Xi reportedly expressed opposition to further militarization of the critical shipping lane and pushed back against proposals to impose tolls or restrictions on vessels passing through the strait.
“President Xi also made clear China’s opposition to the militarization of the Strait and any effort to charge a toll for its use,” the White House official said.
In a potentially significant development, Xi also expressed interest in purchasing more American oil to reduce China’s long-term dependence on Middle Eastern shipping routes that are vulnerable to disruption.
From the Bilateral Meeting in Beijing:
President Trump had a good meeting with President Xi of China. pic.twitter.com/WaH8hR1ZV3
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 14, 2026
Fox News provided more details on the high-stakes meet.
Watch the clip below:
🚨 BREAKING: Details of discussions in President Trump and Xi Jinping’s bilateral meeting have been RELEASED
There were SEVERAL key wins the White House is touting:
– Ending the flow of fentanyl precursors into the US
– Shifting China to purchase more AMERICAN OIL rather than… pic.twitter.com/vJrxhmEQsM
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) May 14, 2026
