(LEAD) Delayed Trump-Xi summit to take place in Beijing on May 14-15: White House | Yonhap News Agency

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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement on the summit during a press briefing, as Washington seeks to address a series of issues with Beijing, including trade in agricultural products and critical minerals, to name a few. "I'm pleased to announce that President Trump's meeting and a long-awaited meeting with President Xi in China will now take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th," Leavitt said. "First Lady Melania and President Trump will also host President Xi and Madam Peng for a reciprocal visit in Washington, D.C. at a later date to be announced this year," she added. The Trump administration is currently seeking to find an off-ramp from the war, as concerns are deepening over the economic ramifications of the war against Iran ahead of the crucial midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #US China summit Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee hails homegrown KF-21 fighter jets as leap forward into world's top 4 defense powerhouse Qatari energy firm declares force majeure on LNG contracts with S. Korea's new parliament prev (LEAD) Delayed Trump-Xi summit to take place in Beijing on May 14-15: White House Next (LEAD) Delayed Trump-Xi summit to take place in Beijing on May 14-15: White House

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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The White House said Wednesday that a much anticipated summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement on the summit during a press briefing, as Washington seeks to address a series of issues with Beijing, including trade in agricultural products and critical minerals, to name a few.
"I'm pleased to announce that President Trump's meeting and a long-awaited meeting with President Xi in China will now take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th," Leavitt said.
"First Lady Melania and President Trump will also host President Xi and Madam Peng for a reciprocal visit in Washington, D.C. at a later date to be announced this year," she added.
This file photo, released by Reuters, shows U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping attending a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea on Oct. 30, 2025. (Yonhap)
Asked if there was a precondition for the rescheduling of the summit with regard to the Middle East conflict, Leavitt said, "No."
"There was a discussion about the rescheduling of the meeting between the president and President Xi. President Xi understood that it's very important for the president to be here throughout these combat operations right now," she said.
"He understood, obviously, the request to postpone and accepted it, which is why we have new dates on the books, and I am happy to announce those to you today."
After the delay in Trump's trip to China, which had reportedly been set for March 31-April 2, speculation had swirled that his visit to the Asian country could take place after the war with Iran winds down.
The Trump administration is currently seeking to find an off-ramp from the war, as concerns are deepening over the economic ramifications of the war against Iran ahead of the crucial midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake.
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- President Xi understood that it's very important for the president to be here throughout these combat operations right now," she said. "He understood, obviously, the request to postpone and accepted it, which is why we have new dates on the books, and I am happy to announce those to you today." After the delay in Trump's trip to China, which had reportedly been set for March 31-April 2, speculation had swirled that his visit to the Asian country could take place after the war with Iran winds down.
- Korea, China, Italy, Belgium: reports LIG Nex1, Palantir partner for air defense, unmanned system solutions development (LEAD) Cheong Wa Dae, PM's office to launch emergency economic teams to oversee response to Mideast crisis (LEAD) Trump says Iran has given U.S. 'very significant prize' related to oil, gas Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos N.

### Areas for Consideration
- The Trump administration is currently seeking to find an off-ramp from the war, as concerns are deepening over the economic ramifications of the war against Iran ahead of the crucial midterm elections, where control of Congress is at stake. sshluck@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #US China summit Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director (3rd LD) About 40,000 fans gather for BTS comeback concert in downtown Seoul Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Saved Netflix, BTS to turn Seoul into world's 'biggest watch party' 'BTS: The Return' captures brotherhood under 'heavy crown': director Korean Pavilion at Venice Biennale seeks comfort through art, with Han Kang's sculpture of blackened trees Downtown Seoul to enter security lockdown for massive crowd at BTS concert BTS to stage concert in Seoul's Gwanghwamun to mark long-awaited return Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Lee hails homegrown KF-21 fighter jets as leap forward into world's top 4 defense powerhouse Qatari energy firm declares force majeure on LNG contracts with S.

### Implications
- OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info in paras 5-9) By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The White House said Wednesday that a much anticipated summit between U.S.
- President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after it was postponed because of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt made the announcement on the summit during a press briefing, as Washington seeks to address a series of issues with Beijing, including trade in agricultural products and critical minerals, to name a few. "I'm pleased to announce that President Trump's meeting and a long-awaited meeting with President Xi in China will now take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th," Leavitt said. "First Lady Melania and President Trump will also host President Xi and Madam Peng for a reciprocal visit in Washington, D.C. at a later date to be announced this year," she added.
- President Xi understood that it's very important for the president to be here throughout these combat operations right now," she said. "He understood, obviously, the request to postpone and accepted it, which is why we have new dates on the books, and I am happy to announce those to you today." After the delay in Trump's trip to China, which had reportedly been set for March 31-April 2, speculation had swirled that his visit to the Asian country could take place after the war with Iran winds down.

### Expert Commentary
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