5 Strange Signals Surrounding Trump’s Beijing Trip

May 13, 2026 - 09:59

President Trump’s upcoming visit to Beijing is already surrounded by strange signals and unusual optics. From the massive U.S. security buildup entering China, to the late release of the summit schedule, to the sudden shift from trade talks toward Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, this no longer feels like a normal state visit. Why is Xi Jinping personally accompanying Trump throughout the trip? Why take him to the Temple of Heaven? And why are insiders claiming the two leaders may hold a highly secretive private meeting with almost nobody else present? Tonight, we break down the anomalies surrounding Trump’s Beijing trip — and what they may reveal about Xi Jinping’s real political situation behind closed doors.