US President Donald Trump Arrives in Beijing to Hold Talks with Counterpart Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit. According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trump will engage in in-depth discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on bilateral relations and world peace. This visit between the two superpower leaders is being closely watched globally.

Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening, where he was welcomed by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. This marks Trump’s first visit to China in nearly nine years and his second since November 2017. During his stay, Trump is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the talks will focus on key topics related to bilateral relations, global peace, and development.

The agenda is expected to prominently feature issues such as trade, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and conflicts related to Iran. On Tuesday, Trump mentioned that he would have a “long discussion” with Xi about Iran. However, he also clarified that trade would remain the primary focus of the visit. Given that this is Trump’s first trip to China in about a decade, the visit holds particular significance.