US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing to participate in a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump was welcomed at the airport by Vice President Han Zheng, a gesture regarded by China as a special honor for the US president. The agenda is expected to cover significant topics including tariffs, technology competition, the Iran conflict, and Taiwan.
Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday aboard Air Force One. Han Zheng, one of China’s top leaders, was sent specifically to welcome Trump, signaling a special level of respect from China. In contrast, during Trump’s 2017 visit to China, only the junior leader and State Councilor Yang Jiechi was dispatched to greet him.
Han Zheng also participated in Trump’s inauguration ceremony in 2025. This high-level meeting between the two global powers is set to address critical issues such as tariffs, technological rivalry, the Iran conflict, and Taiwan. Trump last visited China in 2017. The summit comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Iran war, the global energy crisis, and US-China trade disputes.
