Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: United States

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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The US leader hailed the trip as a success, saying he had struck 'fantastic trade deals', but little detail is known about the discussions. Neither side has announced any major trade breakthroughs or business deals.

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