Trump to visit China May 14–15, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14 and 15, according to a statement released Wednesday by the White House.

The visit had originally been planned for later this month but was postponed due to rising tensions involving Iran and what officials described as a potential conflict situation. The White House did not provide further details on the security considerations behind the delay.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the trip is among the most anticipated international visits of Trump’s current term. She said the president will travel with First Lady Melania Trump.

According to the White House, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan are expected to visit Washington later this year, where Trump and the first lady will host them as part of a reciprocal visit.