"Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday night and the next morning will take part in a welcome ceremony and meet one-on-one with Xi before the two leaders tour the Temple of Heaven - a religious complex dating to the 15th century symbolizing the relationship between Earth and heaven. Trump will attend a state banquet on Thursday evening and then have a tea and working lunch with Xi on Friday before leaving, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said Sunday."
"She said they will discuss creating a new Board of Trade to keep their countries talking on economic issues, as well talking up key industries like energy, aerospace and agriculture. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Monday that Beijing is willing to work with the U.S., based on equality and mutual respect to expand cooperation, manage differences, and add stability to a turbulent world."
"The diplomacy between the leaders "plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role" in the bilateral relation, he said. There will be plenty of ceremonial splendor, but the grandeur is not expected to rival Trump's first visit to China in 2017, which Beijing dubbed a "state visit-plus.""
"Long before this week's trip to China, President Donald Trump was already predicting on social media that his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, would "give me a big, fat hug when I get there." But Beijing's deep economic ties to Iran, as well as trade tensions over tariff threats stretching back to Trump's first term, could crimp the good feelings when Trump flies to Beijing this week."
Trump is scheduled to travel to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping, following earlier social media remarks about a friendly embrace. Deep economic ties between China and Iran and ongoing trade tensions tied to tariff threats could affect the tone of the visit. Trump will arrive Wednesday night, attend a welcome ceremony, meet Xi one-on-one, and tour the Temple of Heaven. A state banquet is planned for Thursday, followed by tea and a working lunch on Friday before Trump departs. The leaders plan to discuss creating a new Board of Trade to keep economic dialogue active and to highlight industries including energy, aerospace, and agriculture. China’s foreign ministry emphasizes equality, mutual respect, expanded cooperation, and stability through strategic leadership between the two countries.
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