President Trump Visits China

May 13, 2026, 14:01
CanadaPolitics

Introduction

President Donald Trump and Marco Rubio are visiting China. At the same time, they are talking about Venezuela.

Main Body

President Trump and Marco Rubio are in Beijing. China changed Rubio's name on paper so he could enter the country. They want to talk about trade and computers. Some people want the President to help Americans in Chinese prisons. They say President Xi Jinping must help them. President Trump also talks about Venezuela. He says Venezuela could become part of the USA. The leader of Venezuela says no. Marco Rubio wore a special suit to make a point about the old leader of Venezuela. Many important people are with the President. This includes Pete Hegseth, Elon Musk, and Jensen Huang. This is the first visit to China since 2017.

Conclusion

The US is talking with China and fighting with Venezuela.

Learning

🌍 Who is doing what?

In this story, we see a common way to describe actions happening right now.

The Pattern: Person/Group + are/is + Action-ing

Examples from the text:

  • Trump and Rubio → are visiting China.
  • They → are talking about Venezuela.

🛠️ Word Swaps (Simple Vocabulary)

If you want to sound more like an A2 speaker, try these simple changes:

  • Includes →\rightarrow Has
  • Become part of →\rightarrow Join
  • Make a point →\rightarrow Show a message

💡 Quick Note on "Since"

When the text says "since 2017," it means the action started in 2017 and the gap lasted until now.

Example: I have lived here since 2010.

Vocabulary Learning

president (n.)
The leader of a country or organization.
Example:The president signed the new law.
visit (v.)
To go to see someone or somewhere for a short time.
Example:I will visit my friend tomorrow.
china (n.)
A large country in Asia known for its culture and food.
Example:China is famous for its delicious noodles.
beijing (n.)
The capital city of China.
Example:Beijing has many historic sites.
name (n.)
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example:She gave her dog a name.
paper (n.)
Thin material made from wood pulp used for writing or printing.
Example:He wrote the note on paper.
enter (v.)
To go into a place or start to be part of something.
Example:Please enter the room quietly.
trade (n.)
The buying and selling of goods or services.
Example:They discuss trade agreements between countries.
computers (n.)
Electronic devices that process data and perform tasks.
Example:Many students use computers for research.
prisons (n.)
Buildings where people are held after being convicted of crimes.
Example:The prisons were overcrowded this year.