President Donald Trump stepped onto the tarmac in Beijing on Wednesday evening, launching the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nine years.
Air Force One touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport just before 8 p.m. local time. Vice President Han Zheng led the official greeting party that included a military honor guard and a group of flag-waving children.
The May 13-15 summit will center on trade stabilization, the ongoing Iran conflict, Taiwan, and technology issues. Both sides view the talks as critical for managing fragile bilateral relations.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for the first state visit to China by a US leader in nine years, as the world's two largest economies look to stabilize ties. — Minmin Low, China correspondent for Bloomberg News
Minmin Low, China correspondent for Bloomberg News, reported that the two leaders are expected to hold in-depth exchanges over the coming days. Officials from both nations have prepared detailed agendas covering economic and security matters.
AP News provided live updates on the arrival and confirmed the summit will tackle the Iran conflict alongside trade concerns. CGTN noted that Trump and Xi plan to conduct extensive bilateral meetings throughout the three-day period. CNBC detailed the precise landing time and the composition of the welcome ceremony.
