# US-China summit outcomes and shifting public opinion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-china-summit-and-detained-citizens > Updated: 2026-09-29T23:46:16.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3. Following the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, President Trump confirmed that the release of American citizens and other political prisoners detained in China was a topic of discussion. These negotiations follow sustained pressure from U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the Congressional-Executive Commission on China. In response to these ongoing concerns, the State Department has updated its China Travel Advisory to warn of risks involving “unjust arrest or detention.” This diplomatic engagement occurs alongside a notable shift in American public opinion. Data from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs indicates that 57% of Americans now support “friendly cooperation and engagement” with China, up from 40% in 2024. While studies from Gallup and Pew Research Center suggest a warming of attitudes due to factors such as recognition of Chinese technological innovation and dissatisfaction with previous trade wars, overall perceptions of China remain largely negative. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: US-China relations: Shifting public opinion and prisoner discussions U.S. public opinion toward China is shifting toward cooperation, while President Trump confirms discussions with Xi Jinping regarding the release of detained American citizens. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-china-relations-shifting-public-opinion-and-prisoner-discussions ### 2026-09-23: Trump to discuss detained US citizens with Xi Jinping During an upcoming summit, President Trump is expected to seek the release of two US citizens held in China, amid calls from 30 NGOs for the liberation of political prisoners and human rights reforms. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trump-to-discuss-detained-us-citizens-with-xi-jinping ### 2026-09-22: US-China Summit: Release of detained Americans and trade tensions take center stage As Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a summit, the release of wrongfully detained Americans Youlin Chen and Min Zin is expected to be a top priority alongside trade and AI security discussions. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-china-summit-to-address-detained-citizens-and-trade-tensions --- Cite as: US-China summit outcomes and shifting public opinion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-china-summit-and-detained-citizens