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May 16, 2026 1 min read 1
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Trump-Xi summit: How the US president’s China visit unfolded

Source: Nikkei Asia — China

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Taiwan talks draw attention; Takaichi says Trump affirms 'unwavering' Japan alliance U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Beijing Capital International Airport aboard Air Force One on May 15. © Reuters SHANGHAI/TOKYO — U.S. President Donald Trump made his first visit to China in nearly nine years, as the rival superpowers sought to stabilize their fraught relationship. The American president arrived Wednesday evening and left on Friday. The visit included plenty of face time with Chinese President Xi Jinping, from formal bilateral talks to a state banquet, tea and lunch. The leaders discussed the Iran war, trade, tensions over Taiwan, and artificial intelligence. Trump brought an entourage of corporate executives including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook and Nvidia's Jensen Huang. Trump-Xi summit more symbol than substance, political experts say Xi warns Trump that handling Taiwan issue 'poorly' risks a 'clash' Boeing faces long haul in China as Trump touts expected sale of 200 jets China Inc.'s global growth curbs Trump tariff powers undercut by courts 8:20 p.m.

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