Trump Holds High-Stakes Meeting With Xi in Beijing

Key issues expected to dominate the summit include the trade war, the conflict in Iran, human rights, and Taiwan.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend a bilateral meeting in Beijing on May 14, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images

President Donald Trump on May 14 began a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping amid significant tensions between the two countries.

Trump and Xi first attended a welcome ceremony near Tiananmen Square, followed by a bilateral meeting at the Great Hall of the People. The ongoing trade tensions are expected to dominate discussions between the two leaders.