Trump Visit To China: High-level Talks With Xi Jinping To Focus On Trade, Technology And Security.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that the upcoming visit to China and meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping should deliver "Great things" for both countries, as Washington and Beijing prepare to discuss trade, security and technology issues during the 13-15 May trip.

Trump, who plans to travel to China at Xi Jinping’s invitation, framed the visit as a chance to deepen economic links while protecting US interests. The White House said the talks will focus on trade, Iran, tariffs, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and critical minerals.

Key agenda for Trump visit to China: trade, security and technology

Writing on Truth Social, Trump praised both the host country and the Chinese leader. Trump posted, "I am very much looking forward to my trip to China, an amazing Country, with a Leader, President Xi, respected by all. Great things will happen for both Countries!" The message underlined Trump’s optimistic tone before the talks.

From the Oval Office, Trump highlighted current trade flows with China and said previous US administrations failed to secure fair terms. "We are doing a lot of business but it is mostly smart business. We used to be taken advantage of for years with our previous presidents, but now we are doing great with China, we're making a lot of money with China," he said.

Business delegation for Trump visit to China

According to a White House official, more than a dozen senior business and technology figures will join the Trump visit to China. The group covers sectors such as finance, defence, aerospace, manufacturing, agriculture and digital payments, signalling strong commercial interests on both sides during the meetings.

The delegation includes Apple CEO Tim Cook, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg, Cargill CEO Brian Sikes, Citi CEO Jane Fraser, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins and Coherent CEO Jim Anderson, among others from major US companies.

Executive	Company
Tim Cook	Apple
Elon Musk	Tesla, SpaceX
Larry Fink	BlackRock
Stephen Schwarzman	Blackstone
Kelly Ortberg	Boeing
Brian Sikes	Cargill
Jane Fraser	Citi
Chuck Robbins	Cisco
Jim Anderson	Coherent
H. Lawrence Culp	GE Aerospace
David Solomon	Goldman Sachs
Jacob Thaysen	Illumina
Michael Miebach	Mastercard
Dina Powell McCormick	Meta
Sanjay Mehrotra	Micron
Cristiano Amon	Qualcomm
Ryan McInerney	Visa

Geopolitics and trade tensions during Trump visit to China

US officials said Iran will feature strongly during the Trump visit to China. Trump is expected to question Beijing over energy trade with Iran and over dual-use exports that US agencies link to Russia and Iran, reflecting broader concerns about regional security and sanctions compliance.

Trade frictions will also come under review. Officials noted that Washington and Beijing may discuss whether to prolong the one-year trade truce agreed in October, although they stressed that no final decision has been taken on any extension or related tariff changes at this stage.

Diplomatic schedule and future exchanges linked to Trump visit to China

Beijing confirmed on Monday that Trump will be in China from 13 to 15 May. Plans include a welcome ceremony and formal talks with Xi Jinping on Thursday morning, followed by an afternoon visit to the Temple of Heaven and a state banquet later in the evening.

The programme for Friday features a tea meeting between the leaders and a working lunch, after which Trump is scheduled to return to Washington. Officials said the visit also seeks progress on a possible US-China Board of Trade and Board of Investment, plus cooperation in aerospace, agriculture and energy sectors.

Trump has described the relationship with Xi Jinping as positive, and officials view the Trump visit to China as a chance to stabilise ties while protecting US economic and national security interests. Kelly said Xi Jinping and Xi Jinping’s spouse are expected to travel to Washington in 2026, signalling plans for continued high-level engagement.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of Donald Trump's upcoming trip to China as described in the text?

The trip aims to discuss trade, security and technology issues while deepening economic links and protecting US interests.

Which notable figures are part of the business and technology delegation accompanying the visit?

The delegation includes leaders from Apple, Tesla/SpaceX, BlackRock, Blackstone, Boeing, Cargill, Citi, Cisco and Coherent, among others.

What topics are expected to be addressed during the talks with China?

Officials say discussions will cover trade, Iran, tariffs, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, with attention to energy trade and dual-use exports as well.

What is the planned schedule for Trump's stay in China?

He is set to be in China from May 13 to May 15, with a welcome ceremony, talks with Xi, visits to the Temple of Heaven, a state banquet, a tea meeting, and a working lunch before returning to Washington.

What possible diplomatic outcomes are officials aiming for during the visit?

Officials hope for progress on a US-China Board of Trade and Board of Investment, along with cooperation in aerospace, agriculture and energy, while stabilizing ties and protecting US interests.