US President Donald Trump is heading to China this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to attend the highly anticipated superpower summit. This marks the first visit by an American president to the country in nearly a decade, following a delay caused by the ongoing war in Iran.
Key Agenda Items
Trump expects a lengthy dialogue with his counterpart, Chinese President Xi Jinping. The main topics on the table include the Iran crisis, which currently relies on China as a major oil customer despite US sanctions. Also up for discussion are the planned US arms sale to Taiwan, issues regarding China's claim of being a “self-governing democracy,” China's control over rare earth exports, and tensions in the trade relationship between the two nations.
Delegation Includes Top Business Executives
According to the White House, the president's delegation includes a large group of top US business executives, notably prominent tycoons such as Elon Musk and Tim Cook.
