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White House transcripts of the President’s remarks, compiled by the Office of the Federal Register and published on govinfo.gov . They are in the public domain and usually appear 4–7 weeks after the event: the newest one here is from Sep 30, 2026. We show how often a word was said and short quotes, and link to the full text. Searches on this page go to our server, unlike My transcripts.
“China / Chinese” said in 181 of 341 transcripts, 940 times.
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Jun 19, 2026 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…Turkey. We'll be going, at some point during the year, back to China . President Xi is coming here in September, but we're going back for…
…in China. I said I'd do that. And I want to thank China , because, to be honest, I asked President Xi not to get involved…
Jun 11, 2026 Speech / ceremony 4 times
…billion in my first term because they were taken advantage of by China , and I charged China for it. I put tariffs on, and China…
…of dollars. And I took $28 billion out of the tariffs from China —and other countries have treated our farmers very badly. I gave them…
Jun 10, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump signs The Secure America Act 1 time
…industry. It's bigger than any industry anyone's ever seen. We are leading China by a lot. And, you know, whoever leads that is going to…
Jun 5, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds Wisconsin roundtable 5 times
…plants that we're built—when they open up—you know, we're leading China by a lot. I just got back from China. I was with…
…you remember, we had a bad patch in my first term, where China and other countries were sort of boycotting the United States, and I…
…has either. Nobody has ever had anywhere near—not even near—including China —nobody has had this kind of investment coming into a country. So…
Jun 4, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump makes a coal announcement 8 times
…Americans with the power of clean, beautiful coal. If you look at China , if you look at so many of the successful countries, they're using…
…different alternatives. They talk about some. But there's no—no real alternative. China , by the way, last year, built 52 coal plants. They built about…
…No, no, we're in a better—we had a great meeting with China . And, you know, they do things to us, and we do things…
Jun 3, 2026 Speech / ceremony 8 times
…Peter has been with me for a long time. Knows more about China than any human being on Earth except for—I would say President…
…by everybody. Everybody in the world respects. We just got back from China , as you know. Some of you were with us. And President Xi…
…called him a good man." He is a good—he's—he's for China . I'm for the U.S.A. You know, it's like one of those things…
May 22, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds a rally in NY 2 times
…so badly. We have the greatest military. I just got back from China . President Xi—good man, good man. And I'll get killed for saying…
…had to say, "Your military is unbelievable." This is the head of China . We have built—I built the greatest military my first 4 years…
May 21, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump makes a EPA Announcement 2 times
…citizen; you come in a certain way. This was not meant for Chinese billionaires to have their children become citizens of our country. This was…
…I think it gets in the way of—you know, we're leading China . We're leading everybody, and I don't want to do anything that's going…
May 20, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers keynote address at Coast Guard Academy Commencement 2 times
…the world. We're respected all over the world. You saw that with China just recently. You saw that in Venezuela. You saw that right now…
…it. Nobody. And I was with, as you know, President Xi of China 2 days ago. We had a tremendous meeting, a very successful meeting…
May 19, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks at the Congressional Picnic 1 time
…respected all over the world. You might have seen I was in China a few days ago with President Xi, and it was some display…
May 19, 2026 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…this. You saw enough of my waist along with President Xi in China . With Cuba? I think so. Yes, I think so. We are—I…
…literally collapsed on top of it. They said us and they thought China would be the only two countries that could even get it. But…
…at his word. I appreciated it. We had an amazing time in China . You know, look, we got along very well before this, but President…
May 18, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds a Healthcare Affordability Event 1 time
…military is the greatest military anywhere in the world. I just left China . And I will say President Xi was very, very complimentary of our…
May 14, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump joins China State Banquet 16 times
…We had extremely positive and productive conversations and meetings today with the Chinese delegation earlier, and this evening is another cherished opportunity to discuss among…
…that we discussed today, all good for the United States and for China . And it was a great honor to be with you. Please. The…
…all the way back to America's founding. The first American consul to China , Samuel Shaw, arrived on the first American trading ship to reach these…
May 7, 2026 Speech / ceremony 7 times
…very good relationship with President Xi. We've had a great economic time. China has been great for us economically, but not for other Presidents. But…
…years. We have had no problem, and we've had no problem with China and Iran. You know, everybody said, "Oh, China, China." We've had no…
…know, I've gotten a lot of people out of different countries, including China . People that were hostages or held. So, we'll take a look at…
May 6, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds a Military Mother's Day Event 2 times
…one that came up, and we were losing to Russia and to China in space. And we had it as part of the Air Force…
…in charge, and the Space Force is now leading the other countries—China , Russia, and there is no fourth really—and leading them by—we…
May 5, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump signs a proclamation 2 times
…you see how we do. We do a lot of business with China and making a lot of money. We're making a lot of money…
…been—I think he's been very respectful. We haven't been challenged by China . They don't challenge us. And he wouldn't do that. I don't think…
May 4, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds a Small Business Summit 9 times
…built all over the country. AI plants, we're doing—and we're leading China in AI. And I'm going to go see President Xi in 2…
…of you were just saying to me that you're getting hurt by China and other countries making a product that's not as good, but it's…
…big industry, and we want to be able to lead. Primarily, it's China , but others—other countries are very much active in it also. Under…
May 1, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump joins The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Dinner 4 times
…Force. We needed Space Force. We were being killed in space by China , by Russia. In my first term, I created Space Force. First time…
…Space Force is—we were losing badly in space to Russia and China , militarily. Now we're way in the lead. Way in the lead. We…
…up. They walk deep down into a foundation that's going down to China ." That's a—that's a deep—there's a lot of stuff going on…
Apr 30, 2026 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…have auto plants, not just AI; AI is doing great. We're leading China by quite a bit. But we have auto plants being built all…
…Force—I'm very proud of it—space was like—we were third. China was first. Russia was second. Now we're—we've leapfrogged. We're way ahead…
Apr 29, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump meets with the Artemis II Astronauts 1 time
…and—I mean, not just AI, because AI is new—we're leading China by a lot in AI, as you know. I'm letting them build…
Apr 25, 2026 Speech / ceremony 2 times
…and they're pretty— . It's a big industry, and we want to beat China at the industry. We're leading with crypto. We're leading with AI. And…
…country, we want to lead in AI. We want—and we're leading China by a lot in AI, and we're also leading in crypto. Well…
Apr 23, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds a Health Care Affordability Event 2 times
…products in other countries. A lot of other countries, actually. Not just China , but a lot of other countries. And I think by the time…
…different thing altogether, but even there. But the AI is—we're leading China in AI. We're leading everybody in AI, and we're leading now. And…
Apr 17, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks at Turning Point USA 1 time
…Force. We all created Space Force. Didn't exist. We were losing to China and to Russia in space, and now we're so far ahead of…
Apr 13, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump addresses the nation 1 time
…It's a lot. No, but we have a very good relationship with China . He would like to see this ended also. He certainly wants it…
Mar 31, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump signs Executive Orders 3 times
…we're not going to have anything to do with because these countries—China —China will go up, and they'll fuel up their beautiful ships, and…
…listened to this argument for so long. And this is not about Chinese billionaires, or billionaires from other countries, who all of a sudden have…
Mar 29, 2026 Speech / ceremony 2 times
…have wanted it. When we have dignitaries coming, like President Xi of China or anybody else, we have very small rooms. They're not big enough…
…a way for rich countries and thousands and thousands of people from China coming in and getting citizenship for people within their family. This is…
Mar 27, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks at the FII PRIORITY Summit 18 times
…States remains number one in artificial intelligence. We're doing great. We're leading China by a lot, and I'll not allow radical-left maniacs to sacrifice…
…really doing great. And if we're not going to do it, then China is going to take it over. They want to do it. We're…
…the hottest country anywhere in the world. I must say I respect China greatly, because it's amazing that with a system that, in theory, shouldn't…
Mar 27, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks to farmers 4 times
…trade deals, you're now sending over $40 billion in American soybeans to China . I want to thank President Xi of China because we had a…
…was very good. But the American soybeans are now being shipped to China in record amounts. And we expanded markets for American beef, dairy products…
…you could have a lot of people, so when the President of China , France—when somebody comes over from the U.K., including the King—we…
Mar 20, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds Commander in Chief Trophy Presentation 1 time
…can't—they are—they had a lot of great equipment—Russian equipment, Chinese equipment. A lot of—they had plenty of money. That equipment was…
Mar 16, 2026 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…they should be thanking me because many of them get 90 percent. China , as an example, should be thanking us, but I don't expect a…
…know. We're working on that right now. I—well, we're speaking to China . I'd love to, but because of the war, I want to be…
Mar 11, 2026 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…coal. And it's back. And it's roaring back. You know, it's interesting. China uses a lot of coal. China's very smart. They use coal. What…
…it's a very powerful fuel. It's very powerful. And if it wasn't, China and some of these other big behemoths would not be using it…
Mar 9, 2026 Speech / ceremony 4 times
…allowed to say coal without "clean, beautiful." Got to be "clean, beautiful." China uses coal. They're building about 65 massive coal plants right now. But…
…use the windmills. They make them, but try finding wind farms in China . There aren't too many of them. In my State of the Union…
Mar 4, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump holds Tech Roundtable 5 times
…funding a colossal expansion of U.S. energy. We'll have—I read where China is building tremendous energy. I know, you've got to respect it. But…
…States is leading the world in AI by a lot. We're leading China . We're leading everybody by a lot. Without this, you wouldn't even—I…
…We don't do wind in this, because it's a loser, except for China . They make all the windmills. You know, China makes all the windmills…
Feb 27, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks in Corpus Christi 2 times
…enhanced as opposed to hurt. They wouldn't have been able—we're leading China , we're leading everybody, right now, in AI. And the reason we're doing…
…our country is strong, and we're respected again. They're respecting us again. China respects us. Russia respects us. They all respect. And they respect your…
Feb 24, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: What will Trump say during the State of the Union? , What places will Trump mention in his State of the Union address? , Who will Trump mention during his State of the Union address? 1 time
…military installation protected by thousands of soldiers and guarded by Russian and Chinese military technology. How did that work out? Not too good. While preparing…
Feb 21, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump hosts a Governors Dinner 1 time
…for years. When they had a big event, when the President of China comes in, when somebody comes in of magnitude, they put a tent…
Feb 19, 2026 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…reason: tariffs." And we have to be between the Supreme Court, with China -centric people suing us, people from China suing us—they're all China…
Feb 13, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks to Fort Bragg Military Families 2 times
…they never got a shot off. The Russian equipment didn't work. The Chinese equipment didn't work. Everyone is trying to figure out why it didn't…
…country. Starts with a "c." Can you imagine what I'm talking about? China . But we have $18 trillion being invested. As an example, in the…
Feb 12, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump makes an announcement 4 times
…it's the most expensive energy you can get. They're all made in China —a little bit in Germany, but mostly in China. And we're putting…
…and I look very much forward to it. No, our relationship with China is very good right now, and this is, you know, not relevant…
Feb 11, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump hosts Champion of Coal Event 4 times
…a big fan of those crazy windmills that are all made in China . You know, they're made in China, but not used by China. Let's…
Feb 5, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump at National Prayer Breakfast 1 time
…if I say Russia, that—it's perfectly fine. But you could add China and about five other countries to it. But she's done a great…
Feb 2, 2026 Speech / ceremony 5 times
…if we don't do it, Scott, I think we can say then China is going to do it, right? If we don't do crypto, then…
…AI. We're leading AI by a lot. And if we weren't leading, China would have led. You know, they're very capable. They're very good. What…
…done. Yes. And do you agree that if we didn't do it, China and others would, but China would? Well, I can't tell you what…
Jan 29, 2026 Speech / ceremony 3 times
…even more dangerous, I think, for Canada to get into business with China . Canada is not doing well; they're doing very poorly. And you can't…
Jan 27, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks in Iowa 4 times
…down a little bit, and they're starting to come down, pretty much. China has agreed to purchase over $40 billion of U.S.-grown soybeans. You…
…win that Supreme Court case. You know, we have people that are China -oriented. They have people from—literally, that—very China-oriented and foreign…
…So I just want to let you know that. Good? Right? And China will be sending me a bill very shortly, supporting year-round E15…
Jan 21, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum 16 times
…And we're leading the world in AI by a lot. We're leading China by a lot. I think President Xi respects what we've done, in…
…doing. I read recently an article in the Wall Street Journal that China is creating so much energy—and they are, I've got to hand…
…more money that country loses, and the worse that country is doing. China makes almost all of the windmills, and yet, I haven't been able…
Jan 16, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump participates in Southern Boulevard Dedication Ceremony 2 times
…just the AI. The AI is unbelievable, what's happening there. We're leading China by a lot. But we're building more car factories than at any…
…want to pay the tariffs. It's a pretty simple formula, you know? China became powerful because of that. They don't want to pay the tariff…
Jan 14, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump participates in a signing ceremony 7 times
…It's not the highest level, but it's a very good level. And China wants them and other people want them, and we're going to be…
…If we don't go in, Russia is going to go in and China is going to go in. And there's not a thing that Denmark…
…not a thing that Denmark can do about it if Russia or China wants to occupy Greenland. But there's everything we can do. You found…
Jan 13, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump speaks at the Detroit Economic Club 10 times
…you know, the antitariff people—now, an antitariff person is a pro-Chinese person, like Koch. This guy has fought me in every election I've…
…you believe this? Brought—a case brought about by people that are China -centric—foreign-centric, but China-centric. I wouldn't want it if I…
…You know, China is our—one of our biggest taxpayers right now. China . Would you ever believe you'd hear that? And they've been great. My…
Jan 13, 2026 Speech / ceremony 4 times
…a great product. Well, as you know, we have a tariff on Chinese autos. And in Europe, China is taking over the auto business—I…
…We have a hundred-percent tariff on any car coming in from China , so that makes them able to do very nicely against China. Right…
Jan 6, 2026 Speech / ceremony Kalshi: Trump delivers remarks at the House GOP Member Retreat 4 times
…a 25-percent tariff added on to you"—like I did with China on fentanyl. I put a 20 percent penalty tax on China, and…
…by far. The record was about $3 trillion many years ago by China . We've got $18 trillion pouring into our country. You know why? Because…
…they come in and they're building. By the way, this is what China did to us for many years. It's just reversing it. Other than…