Event Brief
Trump to depart for China for summit with Xi
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
Summary: U.S. President Donald Trump is set to depart for Beijing for a summit with China’s Xi Jinping.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump’s departure for Beijing ahead of a summit with Xi Jinping
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing
WHY: The trip is for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping.
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