On Thursday, the first day of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s official visit to China, Beijing rolled out a warm ceremonial welcome for the visiting American delegation. The opening moments of the trip featured smiling, cheering Chinese children who gathered to greet Trump, alongside a formal military parade organized to honor the high-profile diplomatic visit.
Following the opening ceremonial events, Trump held an extended nearly two-hour closed-door meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The kickoff of the visit marked a key moment in bilateral diplomatic engagement between the world’s two largest economies, setting the stage for further discussions on trade, security, and cross-border issues that shape the U.S.-China relationship.