Cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says longtime U.S. diplomat

U.S. President Donald Trump reviews an honor guard with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China. Alex Wong/Getty Images AsiaPac hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images AsiaPac President Trump is visiting China, the first U.S. presidential visit to China in nearly a decade, for a meeting with its leader, Xi Jinping. …