US President Donald Trump and Chinese President, Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 following an invitation from Xi Jinping, Beijing confirmed on Monday.
The trip is expected to focus on key global issues, including tensions over trade tariffs, the Middle East conflict, and Taiwan, which China regards as part of its territory.
Trump had initially planned the visit for late March or early April but delayed it to concentrate on the Iran conflict.
“At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15,” a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said.
US officials say Trump is expected to press China on its ties with Iran while also seeking ways to ease growing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.
“This will be a visit of tremendous symbolic significance,” US Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said, adding, “But of course, President Trump never travels for symbolism alone. The American people can expect the president to deliver more good deals on behalf of our country.”
