• Xi Jinping will visit the US in September at Donald Trump's invitation.
• The leaders discussed enhancing economic cooperation during Trump's recent trip to China.
• Trump's visit preceded Putin's scheduled trip to China later this month.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit the United States on September 24 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. This announcement was made by China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, after meetings between the two leaders in Beijing, where they emphasized the need to strengthen bilateral relations and create a favorable atmosphere for future exchanges according to Indiatimes and Indiatimes.

During Trump's visit to China, which was the first by a sitting US president in nearly a decade, discussions centered around critical issues including trade, Taiwan, and the conflict with Iran. Despite the avoidance of significant public commentary from Trump during the trip, he later suggested reconsidering military aid to Taiwan due to Xi’s concerns, reflecting the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue that could lead to potential confrontation according to Indiatimes, Channel News Asia, and Al Jazeera.

Shortly after Trump's visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to trip to China from May 19 to May 20. This coincides with an effort to strengthen the partnership between Moscow and Beijing amid growing tensions between the US and China. The Kremlin has stated that discussions will include key international issues and economic cooperation, further emphasizing the strategic alignment between China and Russia as the world navigates geopolitical challenges according to Channel News Asia and Indiatimes.

Putin and Xi's forthcoming discussions are expected to bolster economic ties, particularly after US sanctions on Russia, as China has become an increasingly crucial partner for Moscow in recent years. Reports indicate that these actions may further solidify the partnership and create a unified front against Western influence as maintained by both the Kremlin and Beijing amid global scrutiny according to Al Jazeera.