China has officially confirmed the dates of Trump's visit to Beijing
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The state visit will last three days—from May 13 to 15—and will be a key event in relations between the two superpowers.
Official confirmation from China arrived on the morning of May 11, finalizing the schedule of upcoming meetings. According to a White House statement, the official welcoming ceremony and the main round of talks are scheduled for Thursday.
The agenda for the upcoming visit covers the most pressing issues in global politics and the economy. One of the central topics will be a discussion of the war in Iran, which significantly impacts global security and energy markets.
The U.S. president intends to discuss with Chinese leaders Beijing’s purchase of Iranian oil. The American side views this as an important lever of influence over Tehran amid the ongoing military conflict in the region.
Trade relations between Washington and Beijing remain a key focus for both leaders.
The parties plan to address export restrictions and intellectual property protection, which are traditional topics of bilateral discussions.
The topic of rare earth metal production and supply will take center stage in the negotiations.
Since China is a key player in this market, the U.S. president seeks to reach agreements on the stability of supplies for the high-tech sector.
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