Summary
President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2. This visit marks the first official trip by a U.S. president to China since 2017. The visit occurs amid ongoing discussions about trade and other economic matters between the U.S. and China.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2.
- This will be the first visit by a U.S. president to China since 2017.
- President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping described recent communication between their countries as positive.
- The visit is likely to include discussions on trade issues, including tariffs.
- China has recently hosted leaders from other Western countries.
- Trade and technology are key themes, with China focusing on renewable energy and electric vehicles.
- The U.S. continues to sell weapons to Taiwan, a point of contention with China.
- This will be Trump's first visit to China since the COVID-19 pandemic.