Trump and Xi Jinping Reaffirm Shared Goal of Denuclearizing North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the White House on May 17, 2026, to reaffirm their commitment to achieving the denuclearization of North Korea. The meeting was part of broader diplomatic discussions aimed at reducing tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Both leaders emphasized the importance of a unified approach to address the nuclear issue, though no specific measures or timelines were outlined in the statement. The White House released a statement confirming the shared goal, while the details of the discussion were not elaborated upon. Yonhap News Agency reported the event as a reaffirmation of the goal, while Kyodo News noted the summit as a confirmation of the shared objective. Neither outlet provided additional specifics on the nature of the discussions or any potential next steps.