Trump Arrives In Beijing For High-Stakes Talks With Xi Jinping

United States President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a two-day diplomatic visit expected to focus on trade tensions, technology rivalry, the Iran conflict and the future of Taiwan.

Trump was welcomed at the airport by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng, while supporters waving Chinese and American flags gathered to receive the US president as he stepped off Air Force One.

The visit marks one of the most closely watched meetings between the world’s two largest economies amid rising geopolitical and economic tensions.

During the trip, Trump is expected to hold extensive discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping on tariffs, semiconductor restrictions, global security concerns and bilateral trade relations.

The US president travelled alongside several top technology executives, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, highlighting the growing importance of technology and artificial intelligence in relations between both countries

Before arriving in China, Trump said he would urge Beijing to expand market access for American companies and “open up” more sectors of its economy to US businesses.

The visit comes against the backdrop of ongoing tensions over trade tariffs, competition in advanced chip manufacturing and concerns surrounding Taiwan’s strategic status.

Trump last visited China in 2017 during his previous term as president, but analysts say the current diplomatic climate is significantly different, with Beijing taking a more assertive role in global affairs.

The trip had originally been scheduled for March but was postponed following the escalation of the Iran conflict before being rescheduled for this week.