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US President Trump to Pay State Visit to China From May 13 to 15
The three-day trip comes as Washington presses Beijing on Iran sanctions and seeks progress on tariffs, investment and industry agreements.
President Donald Trump will pay a three-day state visit to China beginning Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the first U.S. presidential visit in nine years.
Vice-Premier He Lifeng travels to South Korea on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to finalize trade negotiations with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ahead of the summit visit.
Discussions will include Taiwan, Iran, and Russia, with officials confirming Trump and Xi maintain regular dialogue on these issues while Washington raises concerns about Chinese revenue supporting both regimes.
Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly described the trip as a "visit of tremendous symbolic significance," with Trump attending a welcome ceremony and state banquet on Thursday, May 14, 2026, followed by a working lunch Friday, May 15, 2026.
Trump plans to host Xi and Madam Peng for a return visit to Washington later this year, while officials advance progress on a proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade.
Next Thursday, US President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, but the state visit could have devastating consequences, especially on the Taiwan issue.