Trump Arrives in China For High-Stakes Meeting With Xi

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping, in the first U.S. state visit to China by a leader in nine years. His arrival followed a state visit setup with a red-carpet greeting, an aircraft-landing ceremony, and a welcome by Chinese officials including vice president Han Zheng. Coverage notes the backdrop of ongoing tensions, including references to the Iran war context, as the leaders prepare to discuss stabilizing ties and trade. The articles concur on the arrival and ceremonial elements; there is no reported divergence on the basic arrival facts, though framing emphasizes differing geopolitical backdrops across outlets.