The Forecast for the Trump- Xi Meeting Has Been Released, and the Atmosphere Near the U.S. Embassy is Notably Tense

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[People News] The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China announced on Monday that U.S. President Trump will visit Beijing for a state visit from May 13 to 15. According to prior reports from foreign media, Trump's itinerary for the trip will span three days and two nights, with the Trump-Xi meeting anticipated to occur on May 14. Observers predict that the discussions will likely cover topics such as trade, the U.S.-Iran conflict, Taiwan, and nuclear weapons.

U.S. officials have indicated that the Trump-Xi meeting is expected to result in an agreement to establish a mechanism aimed at promoting bilateral trade and investment. The Chinese side is likely to announce purchases of Boeing aircraft, U.S. agricultural products, and energy resources. Plans from the U.S. Trade Commission and Investment Commission may also be formally unveiled during the meeting. Both parties will discuss extending the ceasefire agreement in the trade war, which would allow rare earth minerals to be exported from China to the United States.

China maintains close relations with Iranian authorities and continues to be a primary consumer of Iranian oil exports. Trump has consistently urged Beijing to leverage its influence to help facilitate an agreement between Tehran and Washington, and has applied pressure on the Chinese side. Recently, Washington has imposed new sanctions on three Chinese technology and satellite companies.

U.S. officials further disclosed, "The President has had multiple communications with General Secretary Xi Jinping regarding the Iran issue, including China's (the Communist Party's) provision of dual-use items, components, and potential arms exports. I anticipate that this dialogue will continue."

Washington has consistently sought to initiate dialogue with Beijing regarding nuclear arms control, yet the Chinese Communist Party remains reluctant to address its nuclear arsenal. A U.S. official disclosed that the Chinese government privately informed the U.S. that "they currently have no interest in discussing any form of nuclear arms control or related issues."

During a regular press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun remarked that "(Xi Jinping) will engage in an in-depth exchange of views with President Trump on significant issues related to China-U.S. relations and global peace and development."

On May 10, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet with U.S. officials for economic and trade discussions next week in Seoul, South Korea. U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expressed optimism for positive outcomes from these talks, which aim to further advance Trump's "America First" policy. With widespread anticipation for a meeting between Xi and Trump, this engagement is viewed as a crucial step in preparing for high-level discussions.

According to reports from the Korean News Agency, Monday morning saw a busy scene around the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. A long line of police patrol cars was parked along the roadside in front of a nearby five-star luxury hotel. White and dark blue police vehicles were lined up, nearly filling the hotel’s front parking area, with some cars simply having their sirens off and remaining on standby. The increased number of patrol cars was noticeably higher than usual, contributing to an unusual atmosphere.