Trump Departs for China Visit, Says 'Many Good Things Are Going to Happen'
U.S. President Donald Trump departed for China today to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Before leaving the White House, he told reporters that he expects a good meeting with Xi and that 'many good things are going to happen,' though observers anticipate little breakthrough on long-standing U.S.-China issues. Accompanying him are key officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The meeting is expected to focus on Taiwan, U.S.-China trade, and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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(Central News Agency Reporter Hou Tzu-ying, Washington, May 12 Exclusive) U.S. President Donald Trump departed this afternoon for a visit to China, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Before leaving the White House, he told the media that he anticipates a very good meeting with Xi Jinping, with both sides looking forward to it, adding that 'many good things are going to happen.' However, external observers generally anticipate that this Trump-Xi summit is unlikely to achieve breakthroughs on long-standing U.S.-China issues.
Trump departed from the White House by helicopter this afternoon for Joint Base Andrews, where he boarded Air Force One, the presidential aircraft, to fly to China for a state visit. According to information provided by the White House, his delegation includes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, among others.
Trump and his entourage are expected to arrive in Beijing on the evening of May 13, local China time. This will be the first visit by a U.S. president to China since Trump's first presidential term visit in 2017. Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet on May 14 and 15.
Before leaving the White House, Trump was interviewed by the media and was asked what message he would convey to Xi Jinping regarding the Iran war. He stated that the two sides would have a 'long talk' about it and referred to Xi Jinping as his friend, saying, 'he has always been someone we get along with.'
He also said, 'This will be a very exciting visit, many good things are going to happen,' but did not provide details.
Trump mentioned that he and Xi Jinping would have a good meeting, having spoken on the phone and both looking forward to it.
Associated Press reported that the Taiwan issue, the U.S.-China trade war, and a ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran conflict are expected to be key focal points of this Trump-Xi summit. However, it is widely anticipated that significant breakthroughs on long-standing U.S.-China issues are unlikely.
Trump stated yesterday in the White House Oval Office to the media that the Taiwan issue 'always' comes up in discussions with Xi Jinping, and he plans to discuss U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping.
He said: 'I will discuss this matter with President Xi. President Xi does not want us to do this (arms sales), but I will talk to him about it. This is one of many issues I will discuss.'
Richard Bush, former Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and currently a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a Washington D.C. think tank, recently responded to a Central News Agency reporter's question, stating that Trump's response to the Taiwan issue would partly depend on the extent to which Rubio can prepare him with details to address Xi Jinping's demands. (Edited by Hung Chi-yuan) 1150513
(Central News Agency Reporter Hou Tzu-ying, Washington, May 12 Exclusive) U.S. President Donald Trump departed this afternoon for a visit to China, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Before leaving the White House, he told the media that he anticipates a very good meeting with Xi Jinping, with both sides looking forward to it, adding that 'many good things are going to happen.' However, external observers generally anticipate that this Trump-Xi summit is unlikely to achieve breakthroughs on long-standing U.S.-China issues.
Trump departed from the White House by helicopter this afternoon for Joint Base Andrews, where he boarded Air Force One, the presidential aircraft, to fly to China for a state visit. According to information provided by the White House, his delegation includes U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, among others.
Trump and his entourage are expected to arrive in Beijing on the evening of May 13, local China time. This will be the first visit by a U.S. president to China since Trump's first presidential term visit in 2017. Trump and Xi are scheduled to meet on May 14 and 15.
Before leaving the White House, Trump was interviewed by the media and was asked what message he would convey to Xi Jinping regarding the Iran war. He stated that the two sides would have a 'long talk' about it and referred to Xi Jinping as his friend, saying, 'he has always been someone we get along with.'
He also said, 'This will be a very exciting visit, many good things are going to happen,' but did not provide details.
Trump mentioned that he and Xi Jinping would have a good meeting, having spoken on the phone and both looking forward to it.
Associated Press reported that the Taiwan issue, the U.S.-China trade war, and a ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran conflict are expected to be key focal points of this Trump-Xi summit. However, it is widely anticipated that significant breakthroughs on long-standing U.S.-China issues are unlikely.
Trump stated yesterday in the White House Oval Office to the media that the Taiwan issue 'always' comes up in discussions with Xi Jinping, and he plans to discuss U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping.
He said: 'I will discuss this matter with President Xi. President Xi does not want us to do this (arms sales), but I will talk to him about it. This is one of many issues I will discuss.'
Richard Bush, former Chairman of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and currently a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, a Washington D.C. think tank, recently responded to a Central News Agency reporter's question, stating that Trump's response to the Taiwan issue would partly depend on the extent to which Rubio can prepare him with details to address Xi Jinping's demands. (Edited by Hung Chi-yuan) 1150513