Beijing rolled out both a literal and figurative red carpet for President Donald Trump as he arrived in China on Wednesday evening, May 13, in a carefully choreographed welcome. Donald Trump was welcomed when he landed in Beijing. By: New York Post / YouTube As Trump disembarked from Air Force One, highways leading from the airport were lined with American and Chinese flags, while skyscrapers across the city displayed Chinese characters reading, "Beijing Welcome." The arrival featured extensive pomp and ceremony.