How Trump's China Trip Will Differ from His 2017 Visit Donald Trump's return to China marks his second visit as US president, but it will be distinct from his first trip in several ways.
On paper, the similarities between the two visits are striking: grand gestures, photo ops, and carefully scripted messages. However, scratch beneath the surface, and a complex web of issues emerges.
The Trump Xi summit has been touted as crucial to resetting the US China relationship, which has deteriorated since 2017's tumultuous visit.