White House: Trump-Xi meeting “may be moved"

The White House said on March 16 that “leader-to-leader” talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are currently underway, even as Washington remains focused on ongoing military operations.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump is looking forward to a potential visit to China, though plans remain subject to change, AP reports. 

“Leader-to-leader” talks between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are happening and “at this point,” Trump looks forward to visiting China, Leavitt said. However, she added that the dates “may be moved.”

Speaking at the White House on the morning of March 16, Leavitt stressed that the administration’s immediate focus is on national security.

“As commander-in-chief, it’s his number one priority right now to ensure the continued success of this Operation Epic Fury,” Leavitt told reporters.

By Sabina Mammadli