The Chinese government plans to invite U.S. President Donald Trump to the '80th anniversary of the end of World War II' parade, which will be held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Sept. 3, Kyodo News reported on the 29th, citing sources.
The U.S. government is also said to have suggested a visit by President Xi to the United States in line with the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, which marks its 80th anniversary and will be held in New York in September. If either of these happens, it would be the first face-to-face meeting between President Trump and President Xi since the start of Trump's second term.
Previously, President Xi requested during a currency with President Trump on June 5 to visit China again. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Trump expressed gratitude for President Xi's invitation. However, it is uncertain whether President Trump's visit to China will materialize. Kyodo News reported, "Even if President Trump wants to visit China, hardliners within the U.S. government, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, could oppose attending the parade."
It may also be difficult for President Xi to visit the U.S. It appears that President Xi is concerned about the situation he would face, given that President Trump had a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting at the White House in February. Instead, it is reported that Li Qiang, the Prime Minister, is considering attending the UN General Assembly in September on behalf of President Xi.