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Trump heads to China for high-stakes visit: 5 things to watch

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President Trump is embarking on a high-stakes visit to China this week to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the two leaders are expected to tackle a number of issues including the war in Iran and trade. The meeting marks the first state visit to China since Trump’s last trip in 2017. The two…

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