China Prepares for Trump Visit Amid Trade Growth Rebound

China is preparing for US President Donald Trump's state visit. Trade talks will be held in Seoul ahead of the visit to discuss economic issues.

Mon May 11 2026

US-China High-Level Trade Talks in Seoul

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are scheduled to hold trade talks in Seoul on Wednesday. These discussions are likely to finalize details before a presidential summit in Beijing the following day. China's Ministry of Commerce stated that the talks would focus on "economic and trade issues of mutual concern."

Trump to Make First US Presidential Visit to China in Nine Years

China has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will make a state visit from Wednesday to Friday, marking the first visit by a US president in almost nine years. This visit is anticipated to be a crucial opportunity for both nations to discuss key economic and trade issues and to explore avenues for improving bilateral relations.

*Source: SCMP (2026-05-11)*

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