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Trump Delays Xi Summit, Praises Japan Amid China Trip
US President Donald Trump announced his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping would be delayed by about a month and a half. Trump stated he would 'speak Japan's praises' during his rescheduled trip to China.
Trump's China Visit and Summit Delayed
US President Donald Trump announced that his trip to China, including a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, has been postponed "for about a month and a half." Trump was originally scheduled to arrive in China on March 31. The announcement was made during a press conference at the White House alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Praising Japan Amid Taiwan Dispute
President Trump stated he would be "speaking Japan's praises" during his delayed visit to China. This remark comes as the two Asian nations are engaged in a long-running dispute over Taiwan. Trump's comments underscore the sensitive relations between the two countries in Asia.
*Source: SCMP China (2026-03-20)*
