The announcement came a day after the White House said Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday ahead of a summit with Xi Jinping the following day.
His trip will mark the first visit to China by a U.S. president in nearly a decade. The last such visit was also made by Trump during his first term in 2017.
The leaders of the world's two largest economies are expected to discuss a range of issues, including efforts to stabilize energy supplies and reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Trade and tariffs are among the key topics in their talks after the two countries clashed last year over steep tariffs, semiconductor technology, and restrictions on rare earth exports. It remains to be seen whether the two sides will be able to mend ties and resolve their disputes.
North Korea's nuclear program is not officially on the agenda, but it is expected to come up during the talks, with Trump likely to seek cooperation from Xi on the issue. Although the White House said there are no plans for a meeting between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the possibility of an impromptu encounter has not been completely ruled out.
Meanwhile, Trump will visit Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Beijing, together with Xi on Thursday and is also scheduled to attend a bilateral tea meeting and a working lunch with Xi on the final day of his visit, according to the White House.
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