Trump Returns to US After Historic Two-Day Beijing Summit — China Disputes 'Fantastic Trade Deals' Claims; Taiwan Arms Sale Held as 'Negotiating Chip'

President Trump departed Beijing on May 15, 2026, concluding a two-day state visit — the first US presidential visit to China since Trump's own 2017 trip. Trump visited Zhongnanhai before boarding Air Force One, stopping in Anchorage before landing at Joint Base Andrews ~6:30 p.m. EDT. On the flight home, Trump claimed 'fantastic trade deals' including a Chinese commitment to buy 200 Boeing aircraft, increased US crude oil purchases, and agricultural goods in the 'double-digit billions.' However, Chinese officials did not confirm these specific commitments, and analysts noted no formal breakthrough agreements were signed — both governments publicly disagreed on what was agreed. The main verified outcomes were: both leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz 'must remain open'; Xi warned on Taiwan; Trump invited Xi to the White House September 24; and a 'strategic stability' framework was set as the governing framework. On Air Force One, Trump said he was 'undecided' on whether to approve a planned $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, calling it 'a very good negotiating chip for us.'