INTERNATIONAL — May 11, 2026
Trump to Visit China for Talks on Trade, Iran, and AI
US President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from May 13 to 15 for talks with President Xi Jinping focusing on trade, AI, and tensions involving Iran and Taiwan.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Pajhwok — 2 min read
US President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from May 13 to 15 for high-level discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump is scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, with formal meetings taking place on Thursday and Friday.
This visit marks the first official trip to China for President Trump since 2017 and the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders in approximately six months, following their last encounter in South Korea in October.
The agenda for the summit includes trade agreements, tensions regarding Iran and Taiwan, and global security issues such as artificial intelligence and nuclear arms control. The two nations may reach agreements on new mechanisms for trade and investment, specifically regarding the purchase of energy, agricultural products, and Boeing aircraft. Additionally, the leaders are expected to discuss the extension of a temporary trade truce concerning the export of rare earth minerals from China to the United States.
Regarding regional security, Washington is urging Beijing to utilize its influence over Tehran to support de-escalation and a diplomatic settlement in the conflict involving Iran. The Trump administration has also pressed China over its ongoing relationship with Russia.
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Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event (the summit). Both provide concrete attribution to named entities (Xinhua News Agency, Reuters, and US officials).
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Khaama Press: "high-stakes talks" and "strained diplomatic ties" use framing that assigns a level of tension and urgency beyond a purely factual reporting of a scheduled meeting.; Pajhwok: "high-stakes talks" and "strained by trade disputes" use framing that emphasizes tension and pressure rather than purely factual reporting.
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Where reports agree
- Trump is visiting China this week (May 13-15).
- Meetings are scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Beijing.
- This is the first visit since 2017 and first face-to-face in ~6 months.
- Key discussion topics include trade, Iran, Taiwan, AI, and nuclear weapons.
- Potential trade deals involve Boeing, agriculture, and energy.
- The status of the rare earth minerals trade truce is a key agenda item.
- The US wants China to influence Iran toward de-escalation.
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