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Trump Makes First U.S. Presidential China Visit in Decade

5/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump made the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost ten years when he arrived in Beijing on May 13, 2026.
He landed at Beijing Capital International Airport after flying from Washington.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng greeted Trump at the airport, where a military honor guard and dozens of students waved U.S. and Chinese flags.
Trump smiled and punched the air before entering his limousine.

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U.S. President Donald Trump made the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost ten years when he arrived in Beijing on May 13, 2026.
He landed at Beijing Capital International Airport after flying from Washington.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng greeted Trump at the airport, where a military honor guard and dozens of students waved U.S. and Chinese flags.
Trump smiled and punched the air before entering his limousine.