China-US Eight-Point Consensus from Xi-Trump Summit | Key Outcomes

Washington, 26 September 2026: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have reached a consensus on eight outcomes following Xi’s three-day state visit to the United States, according to an official release issued after the visit concluded on Friday.

The leaders held in-depth discussions on bilateral relations and major international and regional issues during the visit from 23 to 25 September.

The Eight Outcomes

1. Strategic Relationship Framework
   Both sides agreed to build a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.

2. Mutual Support for Major Summits
   China and the US will support each other as hosts of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (November, China) and the G20 Leaders’ Summit (December, United States). Both leaders expressed intention to attend each other’s events.

3. Iran and International Waterways
   The two leaders agreed that Iran should fulfil its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons. They also stated that no country or institution shall charge transit fees for passage through international waterways.

4. Historical Reminder
   The leaders recalled that China and the United States were allies during World War II and fought side by side to win the war.

5. Economic and Trade Mechanisms
   They acknowledged the positive role of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism and recognised outcomes from the latest talks. These include the establishment and advancement of a Trade Council, a $30-billion reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement, and the extension of results from earlier consultations. Both sides instructed that these outcomes be implemented.

6. Counternarcotics Cooperation
   The two sides commended tangible results in bilateral counternarcotics law enforcement. Recent joint efforts led to the cracking of multiple cases involving new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals, with dozens of suspects arrested in both countries.

7. Artificial Intelligence Dialogue
   China and the US agreed to establish an AI dialogue to exchange views on risks and benefits. The next round will be held in November. A communication channel for AI-related incidents will also be set up.

8. Panda Diplomacy
   The US side welcomed the upcoming arrival of two giant pandas leased by China to Zoo Atlanta.

Additional Military Understanding

Beyond the eight outcomes, the Chinese and US militaries agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding as soon as possible on strengthening crisis communication and prevention. They will also continue cooperation on searching for the remains of US soldiers in China.

The consensus was released after Xi wrapped up the state visit, which included high-level talks, a state dinner, and a rare planeside welcome by President Trump upon arrival.

Source: Official release by Xinhua and Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 26 September 2026.