00:01Beijing has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump is heading to China on Wednesday
00:06on a three-day state visit. Trump is set to discuss trade in Iran with his Chinese counterpart
00:13Xi Jinping. He is also expected to urge Beijing to use its influence to pressure Iran into making
00:20a deal with Washington. The visit to China will be the first by U.S. President since Trump last
00:26went there in 2017. He was expected to travel to China earlier this year but his trip was postponed
00:33due to the Iran war. Trump has often praised his ties with Xi but China and the U.S. remain
00:41at odds
00:41over several key issues such as trade tariffs, Beijing's relation with Iran and Taiwan. The U.S.
00:49President's visit will include a welcome ceremony, a meeting with Xi, a tour of the Temple of Heaven
00:54and a state banquet.
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