Donald Trump is on a state visit to China. In Beijing, he will hold talks with Xi Jinping on trade, security and technology cooperation.
Trump in Beijing: how the arrival of the US delegation went
The US President's state visit to China began on 13 May. Along with Donald Trump The heads of the largest US corporations flew to Beijing, including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, as well as top executives from Boeing, Goldman Sachs and BlackRock. The composition of the delegation demonstrates Washington's desire to strengthen economic ties with China and open up new business opportunities.
Trade, Taiwan and technology are on the agenda
A trade truce will be the key topic of talks between the US and China, The situation around Taiwan, the issue of Iran and development of artificial intelligence. The parties are also discussing the possibility of supplying China with about 500 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and increasing exports of American energy resources, such as oil, gas and coal. The US side expects Beijing to make concessions on access to the Chinese market for US companies, as previously stated by Trump.
A personal meeting between Trump and Xi Jinping
Personal talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are scheduled for 14-15 May. It is expected that these meetings will determine the next steps in bilateral relations and possible agreements on strategic issues. This visit could be a turning point for economic cooperation between the world's two largest economies.
Why it matters
State Trump's visit to China - is not only an attempt to resume dialogue after a long period of tension, but also a chance for US companies to improve their position in one of the world's largest markets. At the same time, the outcome of the negotiations could affect global supply chains, energy pricing and the development of high technology in the world.
