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Trump lands in Beijing as VP meets him on tarmac in high stakes superpower showdown
International
Published on 13 May 2026
Trump says China is second in military strength
Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his China visit, with Vice President greeting him on the tarmac as “WelcomeTrumpToChina” surged on Chinese social media. Speaking before the long flight, Trump framed the relationship as a contest between two superpowers, claiming the US is strongest in military terms and positioning China as second—setting a tense tone for talks ahead.
- Trump arrived in Beijing as China’s top trending topic highlights the moment
- Vice President met Trump directly on the tarmac
- Trump publicly ranked US and China by military strength
- The trip signals a high pressure start to the Beijing agenda
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