US President Trump’s State Visit to China
- May 13
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United States President Donald Trump is undertaking a three-day state visit to China from 13 to 15 May 2026. This visit represents the first by a U.S. president to the country since 2017 and follows an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
According to The White House’s list released on May the 11th, the visit includes a high-level business delegation representing the aviation, finance, technology and social media industries. The delegation features 16 prominent American chief executives, such as Elon Musk of Tesla, Tim Cook of Apple, and leaders from Boeing and Visa. The discussions are centered on establishing a stable framework for bilateral relations, with a specific focus on trade, investment, and supply chain management.
According to reports, the two leaders are scheduled to participate in at least six official events. Key agenda items include the potential extension of the current trade truce, cooperation in the aerospace and agricultural sectors, and the establishment of joint trade and investment committees. The visit also seeks to address industrial cooperation, with Boeing aircraft purchases and American tech market access under discussion.
Follows the agenda of the U.S. President's visit:
Thursday, 14 May - Beijing
Official welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People hosted by President Xi Jinping.
First round of bilateral summit meetings.
Tour of the Temple of Heaven and surrounding historical landmarks.
State Banquet held in the evening in honor of the visiting delegation.
Friday, 15 May - Beijing
Morning restricted talks between the two heads of state.
Working lunch to conclude discussions on trade and sectoral agreements in agriculture and energy.