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Trump arrives in China for high-stakes visit

The Hill · May 13, 2026, 12:45 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Trump was seen exiting Air Force One followed by his son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law Lara Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
  • The president was greeted by China s vice president, Han Zheng, Chinese Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and U.S.
  • Three-hundred Chinese children, a military band, and an honor guard were also present in the elaborate arrival ceremony.

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

Trump was seen exiting Air Force One followed by his son Eric Trump, daughter-in-law Lara Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were also seen deplaning Air Force One.

The president was greeted by China s vice president, Han Zheng, Chinese Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue, according to the White House press pool.

Three-hundred Chinese children, a military band, and an honor guard were also present in the elaborate arrival ceremony.

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