U.S. President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, his first trip to China since 2017. Multiple outlets report that the meetings take place on Thursday and Friday, with negotiations spanning trade and investment, AI and technology, and geopolitical issues including Iran. Several reports say Trump presents the discussions as an opportunity to secure commercial agreements, including areas such as agriculture and aviation, and to establish additional forums intended to facilitate mutual trade and investment, though details remain under discussion.
On the geopolitical front, outlets report that Iran is a key item on the agenda. One report says Trump claims Xi signalled a desire to help address Iran, after progress on trade during a second day of talks. Another report adds that the agenda may also cover nuclear issues and broader security concerns, including tensions related to tariffs, as well as China’s ties with Russia and Iran.
One source also notes expectations of discussion related to Taiwan, and that officials may discuss extending a minerals trade “truce,” but these points are described as elements to be clarified during the talks rather than finalized outcomes.
