Democracy Dies in DarknessChina is expected to push on Taiwan, and Trump has indicated openness to rethinking the degree of U.S. support, alarming the island’s backers.May 13, 2026President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing on Wednesday. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) and BEIJING — President Donald Trump came into office 16 months ago promising to take a hard line against Chinese trade policies that he said were stealing jobs and opportunities from Americans. But as he arrived Wednesday in Beijing on his first visit in nearly a decade, he wasn’t coming seeking a fight.
Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit
Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.
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