NYT
Not Long Ago, Trump Accused China of Election Meddling. Today, ‘Great Friendship.’
Friday, September 25, 2026
President Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in 2026 after previously stating that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. election. Trump's public statements about China shifted to emphasize improved relations between the two countries during the period leading up to the meeting. The specific content of discussions between Trump and Xi was not detailed in available reports.