US President Donald Trump completed a major three-day state visit to China from 13 May to 15 May 2026, where he held high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The visit was the first trip by a US president to China in almost nine years and focused heavily on trade, technology, Iran, Taiwan, and global economic stability. The visit began with a large state ceremony in Beijing, including military honours, national anthems, and meetings at the Great Hall of the People. Trump arrived with senior US officials and major business leaders, including technology executives and corporate advisers, highlighting the strong business focus of the trip.
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