Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a grand welcome to U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the occasion of his official visit to China from May 13-15, 2026. This marks Trump's first visit to China in nine years, since his last visit in 2017.According to Thai News Agency, during the discussions, President Xi Jinping sent a positive signal, stating that "the common interests of China and the United States outweigh any conflict," emphasizing that one country's success should be an opportunity for the other to grow, not a threat. He stressed that a stable relationship between the two superpowers would be a crucial pillar of world peace amidst the current tensions in various regions.President Trump praised the friendship with the Chinese leader as a wonderful relationship and expressed confidence that this meeting would elevate bilateral relations to their best ever.However, analysts believe that these discussions still face challenging issues, particularly the on going trade war, the conflict in Iran and its impact on the global economy, and the sensitive issue of arms sales to Taiwan, which Beijing has consistently emphasized is a red line that should not be crossed. Both leaders are scheduled to attend a state banquet and visit the Temple of Heaven today.
