Trump’s meeting with Xi comes with much fanfare in China, but major breakthroughs may be elusive (opens in new tab)

President Donald Trump talks during an arrival ceremony Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, with Eric Trump, right. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)2026-05-14T00:00:18Z BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday kicks off the busiest portion of his China visit, a summit expected to be long on pageantry and symbolism but unlikely to feature major breakthroughs on key issues like trade, U.S. relations with Taiwan or the war in Iran. He arrived at an ...