Trump to Visit China for Three-Day Trip Next Month

The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will visit Beijing from March 31 to April 2, marking the first official visit by a U.S. president since his previous trip in 2017.

According to a White House official, the dates for the trip have been confirmed. The announcement comes as recent communication between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has been described as “excellent” by both leaders.

Trump stated on Thursday that he is looking forward to the visit, saying it will be a significant event. He also mentioned that the U.S. aims to make a “biggest display” in China during his visit.

The trip coincides with the recent decision by the US Supreme Court to strike down tariffs imposed by Trump on countries around the world. Tariffs are likely to be discussed during the visit, as well as China’s response to the US’s trade threats.

China has already hosted several Western leaders in recent months, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who announced new trade deals and a lifting of Canada’s ban on buying Chinese-made electric cars.

The trip will also mark Trump’s first visit to China since the COVID-19 pandemic. Since reopening its borders in January 2023, China has increased its efforts to engage with the outside world.

Additionally, China has been actively engaging with popular US live streamers and attracting US citizens to its social media apps.

Source: Al Jazeera