Donald Trump arrives in Beijing for high-level summit with Xi Jinping

United States President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing, China, on May 13, 2026, for a three-day official visit. He was welcomed at the airport by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, US Ambassador David Perdue, and other senior officials. The American delegation includes several CEOs such as Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Larry Fink. On Thursday morning, President Trump and President Xi Jinping held a formal ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square. The agenda focuses on critical issues, including the ongoing trade war, technology sector cooperation, the situation in Taiwan, and the conflict with Iran. President Trump is expected to seek Chinese mediation to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, while China seeks to address tariffs and avoid economic instability. This visit marks the first trip by an American president to China in nearly nine years.