Trump's China Visit Day One: A Mixed Bag for US China Relations Donald Trump's visit to China was marked by a mix of diplomatic fanfare and contentious trade negotiations.
This visit was not without precedent; in fact, it was the fourth time a sitting US President had visited China since diplomatic relations were established in 1979.
Understanding the Context: A Brief History of Trump's China Visit Trump's predecessors had approached their visits to China with varying degrees of optimism and trepidation.