BEIJING, May 13, 2026 (Life News Agency) — President Donald J. Trump has landed in Beijing for a high-stakes multi-day state visit and summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first U.S. presidential trip to China in nearly nine years.
Air Force One touched down Wednesday, with the White House announcing “Wheels down in Beijing!” Trump was formally greeted by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during an official welcome ceremony featuring a red carpet and honor guard
The summit, with formal talks scheduled for Thursday and Friday, comes as both nations seek to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies. Expected agenda items include trade and tariffs, technology competition and artificial intelligence, Taiwan, rare earth minerals, and the ongoing Iran conflict.
Trump is traveling with a high-profile delegation that includes top U.S. business leaders such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, underscoring the strong economic focus of the visit.
This engagement follows weeks of behind-the-scenes diplomacy aimed at easing tensions. Both sides have signaled a desire for concrete outcomes, including potential agreements on agriculture purchases, Boeing aircraft sales, and forums to boost mutual trade and investment.
Further updates on the summit outcomes will be reported as meetings progress.
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