President Donald Trump’s second-term diplomatic calendar centers on repeated high-level engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, including a state visit to Beijing in mid-May 2026 that produced discussions on trade, tariffs, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The two leaders have signaled intent for as many as four meetings this year, including potential sidelines at the G20 and APEC summits, reflecting efforts to stabilize bilateral relations amid economic competition and security concerns. Additional scheduled interactions include routine White House cabinet sessions, policy meetings, and possible multilateral forums, while broader foreign-policy priorities such as critical minerals partnerships and hemispheric engagement shape opportunities for other bilateral contacts through the remainder of the year.