US President Donald Trump has arrived in China for a two-day state visit, the first by a sitting US leader since 2017. The trip comes amid tense relations between the world's two largest economies.
Trump is accompanied by a high-profile delegation of American business leaders, including Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, as well as Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach.
The main events are scheduled for May 14-15. On the first full day, Trump will be welcomed at an official ceremony in Beijing, followed by bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. After the official part, Trump will visit the Temple of Heaven, a historic complex built in the 15th century. The day will conclude with a state banquet.
On the second day, the leaders will continue discussions in a more informal setting — over traditional tea and a working lunch. Trump will then depart Beijing. No visits to other Chinese cities are planned.
A central topic is expected to be the extension of the trade truce reached in October 2025 at the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea. The truce expires in November 2026. At the peak of the trade conflict, mutual tariffs reached 145% from the US and 125% from China.
China is expected to announce expanded purchases of US products, including long-term contracts for soybeans, as well as increased imports of US beef, poultry, and other agricultural goods.
Special attention will be given to the aviation sector. A major deal for the delivery of several hundred Boeing aircraft to China may be finalized.
The US, in turn, hopes to expand energy exports to the Chinese market, including oil, coal, and liquefied natural gas.
China's Foreign Ministry confirmed the visit dates, stating that the trip takes place from May 13-15 at Xi Jinping's invitation.
The long gap in high-level contacts reflects the complex state of bilateral relations. During his first term, Trump initiated a large-scale trade war with China. After returning to the White House in January 2025, he again tightened tariff policies, but in February 2026 the US Supreme Court limited presidential powers to impose trade restrictions.
The last face-to-face meeting between Trump and Xi took place in October 2025 in Busan. The current visit was originally scheduled for April but was postponed due to heightened tensions around Iran.
Experts note that the summit may be an attempt to temporarily stabilize relations between Washington and Beijing.
Source: podrobno.uz