Trump Meets Chinese President for Summit on Iran War Trade and Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in China for a summit with the Chinese president, the first such visit by a U.S. president since 2017. The two-day meetings began on May 14, 2026, and are expected to address the war on Iran, trade, technology and Taiwan among other issues. The U.S. previously publicly asked China to ramp up pressure on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The summit occurs against a backdrop of economic and geopolitical uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflicts. For the U.S. side, the stakes include securing trade concessions and support for ending the war in Iran ahead of midterm elections scheduled for November.

Officials hope the meetings will bring stability to relations between the two countries. The discussions may influence the tone of future engagement between the leaders.

The agenda includes the ongoing war on Iran, where the U.S. has sought China's assistance in applying pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trade issues, technology cooperation and the status of Taiwan are also set for discussion during the summit.

Reporting from Beijing and Washington bureaus has provided updates throughout the day. The coverage includes details on the arrival and surrounding events.