Event Brief
UPDATED May 16, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
May 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
China signals to Trump with vice president welcome
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Beijing welcomed President Trump with a high-ranking vice president, using symbolism to convey substance.
WHO: Beijing
WHAT: China’s ceremonial welcome for President Trump using a high-ranking vice president
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 12:46 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: China is trading symbolism for substance.
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