Why Trump’s China trip delay could open the door for ‘more substantive’ results

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Alyssa Chen,Vanessa CaiMarch 17, 2026 at 04:00 PM

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Donald Trump has requested a delay to his planned trip to China, originally scheduled for March 31 to April 2, citing the US-Israel war on Iran as the reason he needs to remain in the United States. Beijing has confirmed ongoing communication with Washington regarding the visit, which would be the first by a US president since 2017. Chinese analysts view the delay as a potential opportunity to achieve more significant outcomes from the meeting. A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman stated that China and the US are in communication regarding the timing of President Trump's visit. The postponement is not expected to significantly disrupt the ongoing efforts to stabilize relations between the two countries.

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