U.S.-China Summit Nears: U.S. Transport Aircraft Arrive and Trump Aides Visit China

U.S.-China Summit Expected on May 14–15

A U.S. military transport aircraft has arrived in Beijing, and close associates of U.S. President Donald Trump are visiting China, as preparations continue for the U.S.-China summit scheduled for next week.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo by Yonhap News

According to local media on May 5, a U.S. Air Force C-17 transport aircraft landed at Beijing Capital International Airport on May 1, followed by the arrival of three more C-17 aircraft on May 2 and 3. The media reported that these flights were likely transporting supplies in advance for the summit preparations.

It is customary for multiple military transport aircraft and a large entourage to accompany the U.S. president on overseas visits. Communications and security equipment, such as the president's armored vehicle known as "The Beast," are also transported to the destination ahead of time.

Previously, the U.S. side announced that President Trump plans to visit China on May 14–15 for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, the Chinese side has not officially confirmed President Trump's schedule in China.

A U.S. congressional delegation led by Senator Steve Daines, who is considered a close associate of President Trump, also visited China for preliminary coordination. Local media reported that Senator Daines and his delegation visited both Beijing and Shanghai, starting from May 1, focusing on discussions about economic and trade cooperation and technology issues. Chinese experts analyze that Senator Daines's visit was intended for "preliminary coordination" ahead of the summit.

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