Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have been holding talks in the Chinese capital, Beijing, with a raft of meetings and events taking place on Thursday and Friday. The US leader was greeted with a gun salute, cheering children and a tour of the stunning 15th Century Temple of Heaven.Trump is also joined in Beijing by tech bosses, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, and Trump's son Eric.Getty ImagesLanding in Air Force One on Wednesday evening, Trump was greeted by youths waving American and Chinese flags as he walked the red carpet with Vice President of China Han Zheng.Getty ImagesOn Thursday, Trump was welcomed at an arrival ceremony with Xi at China's Great Hall of the People.AFP via Getty Images
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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit
President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.
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