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Trump and Xi Hold Two-Day Summit in Beijing

PUBLISHED May 11, 2026, 12:08 AM ET

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Beijing — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, holding bilateral meetings on Thursday and Friday this week. The White House announced the schedule in early May and said the agenda covers trade, rare-earths and critical minerals, Taiwan, Iran, artificial intelligence and security cooperation. White House briefings on May 10–11 said leaders aim to formalize a U.S.-China Board of Trade and Board of Investment and secure purchase commitments in aerospace, agriculture and energy worth tens of billions of dollars. The visit includes a Temple of Heaven tour, a state banquet and further working sessions before the leaders depart on Friday.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 10: White House holds press call previewing the summit agenda and objectives.
May 11: Media outlets report schedule details including arrival, meetings, and ceremonial events.
Wednesday (this week): President Trump scheduled to arrive in Beijing for the two-day summit.
Thursday: Bilateral meeting, Temple of Heaven tour, and state banquet are planned.
Friday: Working lunch and tea, then departure after concluding talks and potential announcements.

News Intelligence

This summit could impact your wallet. Trade talks often affect prices on goods like electronics, clothing, and cars. If the U.S.-China Board of Trade is formalized, it could also influence job markets. Keep an eye on news about the aerospace, agriculture, and energy sectors.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 5
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 4
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 80%, Right 20%

Who Benefited

U.S. administration and U.S. exporters in aerospace, agriculture and energy may benefit from purchase commitments and formal trade and investment mechanisms announced or negotiated during the summit, potentially opening tens of billions of dollars in bilateral commerce.

Who Impacted

Competing foreign producers and politically exposed actors in Taiwan could face increased economic and diplomatic pressure, while sectors excluded from negotiated agreements may see relative disadvantage from rebalanced trade commitments.