Event Brief
Trump marvels at Chinese display of power as summit kicks off
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 7:02 AM ET
Summary: Trump and Xi Jinping began a two-day summit in Beijing with a welcome ceremony featuring a display of power.
WHO: President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
WHAT: A welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People opened a two-day Trump-Xi summit.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 11:51 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: To kick off the two-day summit with a formal welcome ceremony.
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