diplomacyFriday, May 15, 20263 sources
US President Trump Departs Beijing After 2-Day China State Visit
US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a 2-day state visit to China, concluding meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders maintained a cordial tone despite significant policy disagreements. Trump returned to the United States following the visit.
US President Donald Trump departed Beijing on May 15, 2026, after a two-day state visit to China. During the visit, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The two leaders engaged in discussions, maintaining a cordial tone despite deep differences on issues such as Iran and Taiwan. NPR reported that Trump returned to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China. Al Arabiya and Der Spiegel also covered the event, noting the diplomatic interactions and the conclusion of the visit.
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PublicNPRMay 15, 03:00 PM
Trump returns to the U.S. after 2-day trip to ChinaPresident Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.
IndependentAl ArabiyaMay 15, 10:58 AM
US President Trump leaves Beijing after China state visit - Al Arabiya EnglishUS President Trump leaves Beijing after China state visit Al Arabiya English
PublicDeutsche WelleMay 15, 07:32 AM
Trump departs Beijing after whirlwind China visitUS President Donald Trump is headed home to Washington after spending two days with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing. Both leaders struck a cordial tone despite deep differences on Iran and Taiwan.