Trump arrives in Beijing for two-day state visit to China

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a two-day state visit, where he is expected to hold high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on bilateral ties, trade, and regional security.

According to US media reports, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng received President Trump upon his arrival in the Chinese capital.

Also present at the airport were the US ambassador to China, China’s ambassador to the United States, and Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu.

Nearly 300 Chinese youths waving American and Chinese flags were also present to welcome the US president.

Members of Trump’s delegation included his son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law Lara Trump, and Elon Musk.

Chinese media reported that Trump and Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold several detailed meetings during the visit.

Before departing for Beijing, Trump told reporters that he intended to discuss the Iran conflict in depth with Xi and would urge China to further open its markets to American businesses.

In a statement, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the visit, saying the two leaders would exchange views on bilateral relations as well as key issues related to global peace and development.

The ministry said China is prepared to strengthen ties with the United States on the basis of equality, mutual respect, and shared interests.

Talking to the media, Mushahid Hussain Syed said the visit carries significant importance, with expectations of concrete decisions on trade, tariffs, and regional stability.

He noted that both China and Pakistan favor a permanent end to the Iran conflict rather than a temporary ceasefire, and expressed hope that Trump’s visit could contribute to positive diplomatic progress.

Mushahid Hussain added that both Washington and Beijing have substantial shared economic interests, making the visit a potentially pivotal moment in US-China relations.