President Trump Arrives in China Ahead of High-Stakes Summit
Trump and Xi met for two days of talks and public events, but readouts showed both sides remained focused on their own priorities.
- President Trump and Chinese President Jinping concluded two days of meetings in Beijing this weekend, attending a state banquet and visiting the Temple of Heaven.
- Sen. Mark R. Warner, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, warned that any meeting between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party carries significant consequences for national security and the economy.
- In Beijing, Trump abandoned his signature antics, appearing in high spirits while admiring the ornate ceiling inside the Great Hall of the People and following diplomatic protocol throughout the visit.
- While both leaders smiled for cameras, readouts revealed that Trump and Chinese President Jinping remained strictly focused on their own priorities rather than resetting the fraught relationship.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who remains on China's sanctions list, accompanied the delegation; analysts suggest two days of meetings will not resolve the mutual suspicion underlying the relationship.
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