Trump Travels to Beijing Urging Xi to Open China to U.S. Business
President Trump arrived in Beijing with a delegation of top U.S. executives, pressing Xi Jinping to expand market access for American companies.
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By The News International on May 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 18, 2026 at 2:55 AM EDT
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Facts about this story
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Trump traveled to Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping.
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He was accompanied by a group of U.S. chief executives.
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Trump publicly stated his intention to press Xi for greater market access for American business leaders.
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Trump characterized expanded access as beneficial to both economies.
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Market access for foreign firms remains a longstanding point of contention in U.S.-China relations.
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5 days ago
Trump asks Xi to ‘open up’ China so that ‘brilliant people can work their magic’
“Fortune leads with Trump's language around unlocking opportunity for American executives in China.”
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Trump jets to China with gaggle of CEOs, hoping Xi will ‘open up’ to them
“The Washington Post emphasizes the unusual optics of Trump traveling with a corporate entourage to seek commercial concessions.”
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Trump says he'll ask Xi to 'open up' China to top business leaders
“The Hill focuses on Trump's stated intention ahead of the summit, framing it as a declared negotiating goal.”
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Donald Trump vows to push Xi to ‘open up’ China
“Taipei Times frames Trump's position as a commitment rather than a request, reflecting regional interest in U.S.-China dynamics.”
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Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China
“Arab News covers the summit with a straightforward news framing centered on Trump's market-access push.”
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In Beijing, Trump to push Xi to 'open up' China
“Daily Sabah places the geographic setting front and center, treating the Beijing location as significant context.”
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6 days ago
Trump says he will ask Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit
“The News International uses the 'superpower summit' label to elevate the diplomatic stakes of the meeting.”
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6 days ago
Trump asking Xi to 'open up' China
“Tribune offers a concise, neutral report on the market-access demand without additional framing.”
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Trump says will ask Xi to 'open up' China to US business
“Daily Sun specifies the U.S. business community as the intended beneficiary of Trump's market-access request.”
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Sources covering this story
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Trump asks Xi to ‘open up’ China so that ‘brilliant people can work their magic’
May 13, 1:38 PM
Trump says he will ask Xi to 'open up' China at superpower summit
May 12, 8:00 PM
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