President Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit during which he will discuss a host of global issues, including the Iran war, with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit assumes global significance amid ongoing tariff disputes and escalating tensions in West Asia. A key focus of the bilateral discussions will be the conflict involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, with expectations that Beijing's influence could facilitate diplomatic negotiations. The trip, originally scheduled for March but deferred due to the West Asia crisis, will also address artificial intelligence and the potential establishment of a trade board. The US delegation includes over a dozen prominent technology and business executives, such as the chiefs of major electric vehicle, artificial intelligence, and semiconductor companies.