Trump's visit to China in late March is confirmed to be limited to Beijing; the U.S. advance team has already arrived.

Deutsche Welle reported on March 10: "According to a report by the South China Morning Post on March 9, sources said that when US President Trump visits China at the end of March, for reasons of security and schedule, he will only visit Beijing and not go to other cities. In addition, the US sent a 'preliminary team' to Beijing in early March, and the preparation for Trump's trip has entered the final stage. The newspaper previously reported that China had initially considered arranging Trump to visit multiple cities, such as first going to Beijing and then to Shanghai; this is similar to recent leaders from countries such as the UK and Canada who visited places outside of Beijing. However, according to sources, 'his schedule is very tight, and there's no room for a second city.' Another source said that adding a second destination might involve security and logistical challenges, so both sides agreed that this visit would be limited to Beijing."

The White House announced in mid-February that Trump is expected to visit China from March 31 to April 2, but the Chinese official has not yet confirmed it clearly. With the ongoing conflict between the US and Israel against Iran, there are concerns that this may affect Trump's visit to China. However, according to the report, this issue has only a 'very limited' impact on the arrangement of Trump's visit, and both sides understand that Sino-US relations are 'the most influential bilateral relationship in the world today.'

Comments: As for the reports on Trump's visit to China, most are announced by the US side or quoted from sources, while the Chinese side has not officially released or confirmed it. This reflects the rigor and prudence of major power diplomacy. Trump's eagerness to visit China is not only due to the strategic importance of Sino-US relations, but also because of his own domestic and foreign policy needs. China has always been clear in its position: both sides have always maintained close communication on high-level exchanges, and the head-of-state diplomacy should be steadily advanced under the premise of mutual respect, consensus, and mature conditions. Even with the tense situation in the Middle East, the two countries still value the strategic significance of Sino-US relations and insist on resolving differences through dialogue and preparing for exchanges.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1859245131331594/

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