Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing ahead of a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
He was greeted on arrival by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng and a military honor guard.
The visit marks the opening of Trump's Beijing trip and comes as both sides prepare for direct talks.
The ceremonial welcome was notable for the presence of a senior Chinese official at the airport.
The arrival is significant because the summit is expected to shape the next phase of relations between the two countries.
Beijing's choice of greeting has been read as a signal that China wants to balance symbolism with substantive negotiations.
The meeting comes at a time when the two governments are seeking to manage a relationship that carries major diplomatic and economic weight.
The optics of the arrival are likely to be closely watched by officials in both capitals.
The supplied material does not give details of the summit agenda, the timing of the talks, or any immediate outcomes from the visit.
