China Denies Xi Told Trump Putin Would ‘Regret’ Invading Ukraine

BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsChina Denies Xi Told Trump Putin Would ‘Regret’ Invading UkraineByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 10:46am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineChina denied a recent Financial Times report that the country’s President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that their Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, might ultimately regret launching his country’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine—with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calling the report “completely false.”The Financial Times previously reported Xi made the comments to Trump during the U.S. president’s visit to China last week.POOL/AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsThe Chinese president allegedly made the comments during Trump’s visit to China last week, the FT reported citing people familiar with the American assessment of the meeting.At a press conference on Tuesday, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun called the report “completely false,” which was repeated in a post on social media.This is a breaking story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video