Why is Donald Trump meeting with China’s President Xi?

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 14, 2026Country: China

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Why is Donald Trump meeting with China’s President Xi?

Donald Trump is in Beijing to meet with China's leader Xi Jinping, marking his first visit to the country since 2017. This meeting aims to discuss the relationship between the two superpowers and the goals they wish to achieve. The details of the discussions have not been disclosed, but the significance of this meeting is emphasized by the current context of Sino-American relations.

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