The text provides details about President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, China, outlined by major points such as his arrival, shaking hands with local leaders, shaking hands with Elon Musk and other dignitaries, and his fist pump upon arriving.
Politics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington.. and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+Donald Trump has touched down in Beijing , kicking off a whirlwind visit to China .
It marks the first time a sitting US president has visited the country in roughly nine years as the two global superpowers grapple for economic dominance while grooving to a diplomatic tune. With the red carpet rolled out, Trump walked down the stairs shaking hands with local Chinese leaders, flanked by Lara and Eric Trump, Elon Musk, Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth. Chinese Vice President Han Zheng greeted Trump at the Beijing airport.
US Ambassador to China David Purdue and China's Ambassador to the US Xie Feng were also there to welcome him. Some 300 students holding both Chinese and American flags were also on the sidelines of the plane, cheering as Trump touched down, along with a large military band and honor guard. The crowd yelled 'welcome, welcome' in Mandarin as the President made his classic fist pump to the music
Politics US President China Beijing Economic Rivalry Diplomatic Relations Economic Exploration Diplomatic Music
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Trump heads to Beijing for talks with Xi as Iran war loomsPresident Donald Trump is set to leave for Beijing for high-stakes talks with President Xi Jinping. The U.S. has been trying to persuade China to use its influence over Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, insists it wants the war to end even as the U.S. accuses Chinese firms of aiding Iran's military.
Read more »
What to know about the Trump-Xi summit in BeijingPresidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties. However, issues like technology competition and Taiwan remain unresolved. A trade truce has been in place, but tariffs and restrictions persist. U.S.
Read more »
Trump readies for Beijing summit with Xi as AI chip sales, farm goods top agendaPresident Trump travels to China for a summit with Xi Jinping as trade tensions, AI chip restrictions and the Iran war reshape U.S.-China relations.
Read more »
Live Updates: Trump meets Xi in Beijing for high-stakes trade talksTrump and Xi are set to meet in Beijing with tariffs, Taiwan tensions and the Iran conflict on the agenda as the U.S.-China relationship faces a critical test.
Read more »