China announces Trump's visit from May 13 to 15
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- China announced via Xinhua on May 11 that President Donald Trump will visit Beijing May 13‑15 for a state visit.
- Trump will hold his first face‑to‑face talks with Xi Jinping in over six months, covering Iran, Taiwan, AI, nuclear weapons, and a critical minerals deal.
- U.S. and China are slated to launch trade and investment forums and may formalize a Board of Trade and Board of Investment, with China expected to announce purchases of Boeing aircraft, U.S. agriculture and energy products.
- Rare‑earth minerals truce signed last autumn, allowing Chinese rare‑earth exports to the United States, is slated for discussion, with officials confident an extension will be announced.
- China’s ties with Iran and its role in influencing Tehran were highlighted, as Trump has urged Xi to pressure Iran and Russia over revenue and dual‑use goods.
Why it matters: U.S. manufacturers and farmers stand to win from anticipated Chinese purchases of Boeing aircraft, agricultural products and energy, while a renewed rare‑earth truce will lock in a critical supply line worth billions for the U.S. tech sector.
