Internet Slams Donald Trump’s China Visit as ‘Bizarre,’ Says He Has “Never Done Anything for Americans”

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the ongoing Iranian conflict, trade, and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The trip drew criticism from social media users.

According to AP, the crux of the discussions will begin on Thursday, May 14, 2026, when the two leaders will hold bilateral talks, take part in a formal banquet, and visit the Temple of Heaven, where Chinese emperors historically prayed for successful crops.

The visit drew swift pushback online, with many users questioning the optics of Trump traveling to Beijing amid rising gas prices, ongoing inflation, and an unresolved conflict with Iran.

One user wrote, "From declaring and promptly losing a trade war with China to having to fly to China with business leaders looking for help. Bizarre times."

An X user said, “Donald Trump just arrived in China with independent businessman Eric Trump, Elon Musk and others. Endless corruption.” Another user on X took a sharp dig at the President and his MAGA entourage’s arrival in China and said, “Just a bunch of crooks. Fix the infrastructure, support the citizens, stop the inflation and ruin the lives of every single person who is not already a billionaire. I cannot wait until you are in prison.”

Another user wrote, "Donald Trump just arrived in China with independent businessman Eric Trump, Elon Musk, and others. Endless corruption."

A third user criticized the president and his delegation's arrival, writing, "Just a bunch of crooks. Fix the infrastructure, support the citizens, stop the inflation and ruin the lives of every single person who is not already a billionaire. I cannot wait until you are in prison."

Another user wrote, "The last time Xi Jinping came to the U.S. to meet Joe Biden. Today, Donald Trump is the one going to China to meet Xi after starting a trade war with him. Funny how 'America First' keeps ending with a flight booked to Beijing. Weak men masquerading themselves as strong men."

One user wrote, "Trump and his cult think he is going to make a dent with China today. I know better." Another wrote, "All there to serve their own personal interests including our President, America Last."

Another user wrote, "Trump has never done anything for the Americans, he only hurts Americans. I hope he stays in China and we can get rid of these filthy people."

A user also criticized Eric Trump, who joined the president on the trip along with his wife, Lara Trump. The user wrote, "Independent business person Eric Trump? You mean grifter Eric? The hypocrisy of Hunter vs Eric."

Trump received a formal welcome upon descending from Air Force One, with students cheering and a red carpet rolled out. He was also greeted by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, Ma Zhaoxu, China's ambassador to Washington, and U.S. envoy to Beijing David Perdue.

The welcoming ceremony featured a military honor guard, a military band, and approximately 300 young Chinese students chanting "Welcome, warm welcome" as the president and his delegation made their way toward the limousine.