Trump’s China Visit and Summit Rescheduled to May 14–15... Shortened Due to War Fallout [U.S.–Iran War]

The Financial News, New York City, correspondent Lee Byung-chul — Donald Trump’s visit to China and his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping have been rescheduled for mid-May.
Karoline Leavitt, spokesperson for the White House, said at a regular briefing on the 25th (local time), "The long-awaited meeting between President Trump and President Xi is scheduled to take place on May 14–15." She added, "President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will later this year host a return visit for President Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan in Washington, D.C., on dates to be announced."
Trump’s trip to China was originally set for the 31st of this month through the 2nd of next month. However, after Trump launched a war against Iran on the 28th of last month and the conflict dragged on longer than expected, the visit was abruptly postponed. Trump also wrote on his social media platform Truth Social, "The meeting with President Xi, which was delayed due to military operations in Iran, has been rescheduled and will be held in Beijing on May 14–15," adding, "I very much look forward to spending time with President Xi, and this will be a monumental event." He continued, "We also plan to host a return visit for President Xi and Peng Liyuan in Washington later this year," and noted, "Both delegations are finalizing preparations for this historic visit."
Trump and Xi previously held a U.S.–China summit in Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea, last October. With Trump’s visit to China, the two leaders are set to meet again in Beijing after seven months.
The two countries are expected to discuss key issues such as tariffs and export controls in U.S.–China trade, the Iran war and broader Middle East developments, global stability, economic cooperation, and ways to ease international security tensions. This will be the first official summit with China since the launch of the Trump administration. Observers say it will be a critical turning point in determining the future of bilateral relations amid an intertwined backdrop of war and trade friction.
Trump’s stay in China has been shortened from the originally planned three days and two nights to two days and one night.
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