Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit Amid Taiwan, Iran Tensions

Ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting, both nations signaled an openness to dialogue, but analysts say breakthroughs are unlikely.
Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Summit Amid Taiwan, Iran Tensions
Vice President of China Han Zheng (C) escorts U.S. President Donald Trump (L) as he arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 13, 2026 in Beijing, China. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on May 13 for his first trip to China in nearly nine years. Ahead of the trip, Beijing has revived familiar rhetoric about “peaceful coexistence” with Washington, amid tensions over Taiwan, Iran, technology, and regional security.

The Chinese communist regime confirmed on May 10 that Trump will visit China from May 13 through May 15 for a state visit and talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The meeting will mark the first face-to-face summit between the two leaders since October 2025 in South Korea.