Donald Trump has arrived in China for a high-stakes two-day summit with Xi Jinping, in a visit seen as a critical effort to ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday and was received with a formal state welcome, including a military honor guard and ceremonial reception. The trip marks the first visit by a sitting U.S. president to China in nearly a decade and comes at a time when global attention is focused on strained diplomatic relations over trade, security, and technology.

At the center of the talks are trade relations, with Trump expected to push for broader access for American companies into China’s market while preserving a fragile trade truce between the two nations. Accompanying him are several top business leaders, including Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, signaling that economic cooperation and technology deals are a key priority. Discussions are expected to focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, agriculture exports, and aviation, as Washington seeks to expand U.S. business opportunities in China amid continued restrictions affecting major firms.

The summit is also expected to tackle sensitive geopolitical issues, including the ongoing tensions over Taiwan and regional instability linked to the conflict involving Iran. Beijing has reiterated its strong opposition to recent U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, making the issue one of the most delicate topics on the agenda. Analysts say the outcome of the meeting could shape global diplomacy and trade in the months ahead, as both leaders seek to manage rivalry while protecting strategic interests.