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Trump in Beijing for Summit With Xi Focusing on Iran War, Tariffs, Trade, and Taiwan

Trump says the Chinese leader has been ‘relatively good’ while Chinese commentaries have refrained from harsh rhetoric.

President Trump  is joined by China's Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, Vice President of China Han Zheng and Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng as he arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 13, 2026.
President Trump is joined by China's Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Ma Zhaoxu, U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, Vice President of China Han Zheng and Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng as he arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 13, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images