In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit
President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.
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Notable Quotes
"the whole world is watching our meeting."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"It was an honour to be meeting Xi."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I will be asking President Xi, a Leader of extraordinary distinction, to ‘open up’ China so that these brilliant people can work their magic, and help bring the People’s Republic to an even higher level!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I am very worried about what Trump might give away."
— John Bolton , Politician
"Meetings went well."
— Elon Musk , Executive
"Mr. Xi and President Trump were incredible."
— Jensen Huang , Executive
"good things are going to happen during the visit"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"trade will be the focus, not the war"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump of a potential conflict if the Taiwan issue is mismanaged."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"He said he’s not going to give military equipment, that’s a big statement."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They always raise it on their side. We always make clear our position, and we move on to the other topics."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"President Trump has been pretty hostile to the concept [of human rights] … it would be hard to imagine in a Trump-Xi meeting that human rights would figure meaningfully if at all in their discussions."
— Maya Wang , Activist
"We're the two superpowers."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have a lot of things to discuss."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Achieving the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
"China’s military threat is the sole source of insecurity in the Taiwan Strait, and broader Indo-Pacific region."
— Michelle Lee , Politician
"President Trump had a good meeting with President Xi."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We both don’t want Iran to have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla.
Son of former U.S. President Donald Trump and an investor in Foundation Robotics.
Jensen Huang is the CEO of Nvidia, a leading company in AI and semiconductor technology.
Bolton is a former national security adviser to Donald Trump and a prominent critic of the current president.
Larry Fink is the CEO of BlackRock and a co-chair of the World Economic Forum.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Deputy Asia Director for Human Rights Watch.
Spokesperson for Taiwan’s Cabinet.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple Inc., known for leading the company through significant product innovations and expansions.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.
A satirical segment mocking President Trump's recent diplomatic trip to Beijing, portraying it as an 'emotional support CEO bachelor party' with accompanying business leaders.
An exploration of the global energy implications of the Trump-Xi summit, focusing on President Trump's 'energy dominance' agenda and the challenges in securing major oil and gas agreements amid trade tensions and the Iran conflict.
President Trump seeks to downplay differences with President Xi Jinping over China's stance on the Iran conflict ahead of a critical summit in Beijing, aiming to address major issues including trade disputes and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to China in nearly a decade, amid simmering tensions over the Iran conflict and trade disputes.
President Trump and President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing for a pivotal summit, with discussions expected to focus on trade, the Iran war, and artificial intelligence, as both leaders aim to strengthen bilateral ties.
President Trump lands in Beijing for a crucial summit with President Xi Jinping, amid the ongoing Iran conflict and economic uncertainties, marking the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to China in nearly a decade.
During a three-day summit in Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed progress in stabilizing bilateral relations, despite continued differences on key issues like Iran and Taiwan.
An overview of the anticipated discussions and potential outcomes of the upcoming summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing, focusing on trade, technology, and other contentious topics.
An analysis of the strategic shift in U.S.-China relations during President Trump's second term, highlighting the emphasis on economic priorities over ideological concerns at the May 2026 summit in Beijing.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping warns President Trump that mishandling Taiwan could lead to conflicts, emphasizing the importance of cooperation during their two-day summit in Beijing.
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