Trump to be feted and spend hours with Xi during China trip
President Donald Trump begins his China visit with a weekend summit that is likely to be more ceremonial than substantive, featuring hours of meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a pageant of diplomacy.
President Donald Trump is set to spend hours with Chinese President Xi Jinping during his upcoming visit, which will feature a long-awaited summit expected to be more about pageantry and symbolism than major breakthroughs. The busy portion of the trip comes after a series of events and meetings that have seen Trump and Xi engage in diplomatic efforts. Trump's China trip has been marked by tensions between the US and China over trade and security issues, but it remains to be seen how much progress will be made during his visit. The summit is expected to focus on strengthening ties between the two countries.