Trump’s Beijing State Visit Begins

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13, 2026, for a three-day state visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to CNN. The visit. Running through May 15. Marks Trump’s first trip to China during his second term and the first state visit by a U.S. president to China in nine years. The two leaders are scheduled to hold a welcome ceremony and bilateral meetings on May 14, followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven and a state banquet. On May 15. They will hold a tea meeting and working lunch before Trump departs.

Postponed Due to Iran Conflict

The state visit had originally been planned for early April but was postponed because of the Iran conflict. The agenda is expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence cooperation, the situation in Iran, and cross-strait issues. Trump invited a delegation of U.S. business leaders to join the trip, including Tesla’s Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook, BlackRock’s Larry Fink, and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said both sides hope the meeting will help stabilize bilateral relations and find common ground on shared economic concerns.

Focus on Economic and Strategic Cooperation

According to the U.S. State Department, the meetings will focus on deepening economic ties and addressing global challenges. The U.S. delegation of business leaders aims to explore potential collaborations with their Chinese counterparts. The two sides are expected to discuss trade agreements, investment opportunities, and technology partnerships. The Chinese government emphasized that the visit will strengthen mutual understanding and grow a stable and constructive relationship. Both leaders have expressed a desire to move past recent tensions and build a more cooperative future.