Donald Trump greeted in Beijing with red carpet and fanfare ahead of highstakes summit with Xi Jinping – live updates
May 13, 2026
Before departing president said he ‘doesn’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ when questioned on financial impact of the Iran warScepticism and tight security as Beijing braces for Trump visitSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump touched down in Beijing at around 7:50p
m local time/7:50am ET.The president will be greeted by China’s vice-president, Han Zheng, along with David Perdue, US ambassador to a China. Continue reading... ...read more read less