US President Donald Trump is set to arrive in China on Wednesday, for a trip scheduled from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday. During the visit, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss Iran and trade relations between the two countries.A foreign ministry spokesperson said, “At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, President of the United States of America Donald J Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15.” Officials further added that the meeting in Beijing will be “highly symbolic”, with efforts primarily aimed towards easing trade tensions and Iran. At the same time, broader issues such as tariffs, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and critical minerals are also likely to come up during talks between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies.This will be Trump’s first visit to China in his second term. It was originally scheduled for March but was postponed due to ongoing Middle East tensions. “This will be a visit of tremendous symbolic significance,” US Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told reporters.“But of course, President Trump never travels for symbolism alone. The American people can expect the president to deliver more good deals on behalf of our country.”Kelly said the visit would focus on “rebalancing the relationship with China and prioritizing reciprocity and fairness to restore American economic independence.”A welcome ceremony and meeting with Xi will take place on Thursday morning, followed by a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon and a state banquet in the evening. On Friday, both leaders will hold a tea meeting and working lunch before Trump returns to Washington.Xi Jinping and his wife are expected to visit Washington later in 2026, Kelly said.Iran will be a key topic during the visit. A senior US official said Trump is expected to “apply pressure” on China over its ties with Tehran.The official said Trump has already raised concerns with Xi about Chinese oil sales to Iran and Russia, as well as exports of dual-use goods.“I expect that conversation to continue,” the official said.US sanctions on China over the Iran war may also be discussed.Trade talks will include a possible extension of a year-long truce agreed last October in South Korea, though officials said tensions remain over US tariffs.A second US official said it is still unclear if an extension will be agreed during the visit.“It’s not clear yet if that’s going to be extended now, or something to be extended later. We are in pretty frequent contact with the Chinese on this,” the official said.“I think what both sides want is stability.”Both countries are also expected to discuss a proposed “Board of Trade” to explore areas of cooperation, including agriculture and aircraft purchases.