News|May 14, 2026|1 min read

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

Donald Trump is in Beijing for his first visit to China since 2017 to meet with leader Xi Jinping. The BBC explains why the US president is visiting, what the two superpowers might discuss, and what they aim to achieve.

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Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing to engage in discussions with Xi Jinping, marking his first visit to the nation since 2017.

The BBC's Laura Bicker delves into the motivations behind the US president's visit, outlines the potential topics of dialogue between the two superpowers, and highlights the goals each side hopes to accomplish.

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