
US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in China on Wednesday, for a trip scheduled from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday. During the visit, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss Iran and trade relations between the two countries.
A foreign ministry spokesperson said, “At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the United States of America Donald J Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15.” Officials further added that the meeting in Beijing will be “highly symbolic”, with efforts primarily aimed towards easing trade tensions and Iran. At the same time, broader issues such as tariffs, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and critical minerals are also likely to come up during talks between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies.