# TrumpVisitsChina

Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, the first US presidential visit in nine years. China rolled out high-level honors including a 21-gun salute, guard inspection and state banquet. About 200 US executives including Musk, Cook and Huang accompanied Trump. First-day talks lasted about two hours, covering trade, Iran, Taiwan, AI and critical minerals. Xi stressed that bilateral economic ties are mutually beneficial and win-win. Trump said the US-China relationship will be "better than ever before". However, the US approved arms sales to Taiwan and sanctioned Chinese firms over Iranian oil shipments on the eve of the visit, sending mixed signals. China declined to negotiate on nuclear arms and AI military control. Analysts suggest Beijing's primary goal is to gauge Trump's "minimum price point". Day two moves to Zhongnanhai for tea talks, with potential deals including a Boeing aircraft purchase.