The U.S. president praised China’s leader and emphasized their personal bond as both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.
May 14, 2026 at 1:58 a.m. EDT48 minutes ago
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump take part in a welcome ceremony Thursday in Beijing. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP)
BEIJING — President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping offered friendly vows to deepen trade ties and downplayed their rivalry as two days of high-stakes meetings started on Thursday, with the U.S. leader greeted by a crowd of flag-waving schoolchildren and troops marching in precise lockstep.
