U.S. President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for a state visit and makes his first remarks in the Great Hall of the People. According to reporting, Trump tells Xi that he made a direct request to his Beijing entourage and broader business contacts before the trip. In particular, he says he approached leading companies—described in one account as among the “top 30” firms globally—and urged them to send their top representatives or “best” personnel for the visit. The reports characterize Trump’s message as blunt, emphasizing the effort to include major corporate figures in discussions surrounding the state visit. The accounts provided do not detail the specific companies, the purpose of the requested participation, or any additional terms discussed, focusing instead on Trump’s description of how he assembled his delegation and the business presence he sought. The meeting takes place in China’s political center, with both presidents’ engagement framed as part of the formal diplomatic agenda of the visit.