US President Donald Trump held a high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his official visit to China, where he was given a ceremonial welcome at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
The event featured a Guard of Honour inspection, the playing of the US national anthem “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and a 21-gun salute. Trump was seen saluting alongside Xi Jinping before the Chinese national anthem was played, marking a formal start to the summit proceedings.
The bilateral talks between the two delegations began shortly after the ceremony, with both leaders focusing on key global issues including trade tensions, Iran, and Taiwan. The discussions come at a time when relations between the two major powers remain sensitive due to ongoing geopolitical and economic disputes.
Ahead of the meeting, Trump stated that he would discuss the Iran conflict with Xi but did not believe China’s intervention was necessary. He said, “I don’t think we need any help with Iran. We’ll win it one way or the other, peacefully or otherwise.”
However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Washington was hoping to encourage China to play a more active role in influencing Iran, particularly regarding access to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route.
China, which maintains strong economic ties with Iran, has reiterated its stance on regional stability while continuing to import significant volumes of Iranian oil. The situation surrounding the fragile Iran ceasefire and broader Middle East tensions is expected to be a key focus of the discussions.
On the Taiwan issue, China once again strongly opposed US arms sales to the island. A spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office reaffirmed Beijing’s position, calling Taiwan a core national interest and opposing any form of military cooperation between the US and Taiwan.
The meeting follows previous discussions between Trump and Xi held in Busan, South Korea, where both leaders addressed trade, security concerns, and other economic issues. That summit was described positively by Trump, who praised the outcomes of the talks.
Originally scheduled for an earlier date, Trump’s visit to China was postponed due to developments related to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The current visit marks another attempt by both sides to stabilize relations amid complex global challenges.
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