Trump arrives in Beijing for state visit to China

May 13, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening to begin a state visit to China. This marks the first U.S. presidential trip to China in nearly nine years and Trump's second since 2017.

Trump was greeted with an elaborate ceremony upon landing at Beijing Capital International Airport, where he was received by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng. Unlike his previous visit, he was accompanied by his son Eric Trump and daughter-in-law Lara Trump rather than first lady Melania Trump.

The visit runs from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders are set to hold in-depth discussions on bilateral relations and issues of global peace and development.

Trump's entourage includes tech leaders such as Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Topics expected during the summit include the Iran conflict and technology rivalry.

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X users are sharing details of the ceremonial welcome for President Trump in Beijing, discussing the high-stakes summit topics like trade and Iran, with some expressing optimism for better relations and others noting potential US concessions or comparing to past visits.

🚨 White House press pool is inside Beijing’s Great Hall of the People ahead of President Trump’s arrival.

Epic setup: giant red carpets, massive marble halls, U.S. & Chinese flags everywhere, soldiers standing guard, cannons ready for a salute, and a band rehearsing the…

— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) 14 ሜይ 2026

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President Trump has just landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (May 13, 7:50 PM Beijing Time) to begin a high-stakes, three-day state visit. While global media focuses on the red carpets and…

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Context matters. Obama's 2016 G20 arrival in Hangzhou was messy no stairs provided, he used the belly exit (widely called a snub at the time). Trump's 2026 state visit got the full red carpet, honor guard & chanting students. But Obama got similar pomp on his 2014 Beijing state…

— MIDNIGHTANALYST (@MidnightA_86) 14 ሜይ 2026

Pres. Trump was greeted with pomp and pageantry in China ahead of the high-stakes summit with Pres. Xi. The two leaders are expected to discuss trade, investments, and the war in Iran. @MaryKBruce reports from Beijing. https://t.co/O44dW69yNs pic.twitter.com/oP8TvpQxh0

— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) 14 ሜይ 2026

Wheels down in Beijing!

President Donald J. Trump lands for a landmark summit with China, greeted by Vice President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony. pic.twitter.com/Yjki4UirbS

— U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub (@eAsiaMediaHub) 14 ሜይ 2026

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