The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

At the summit, the Chinese leader placed Taiwan, a key point of friction between the U.S. and China, at the center, calling it "the most important issue" between the two countries.

In an interview with NBC News’ Tom Llamas, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and China found common ground on Iran, with Beijing reiterating its opposition to Tehran developing nuclear weapons.

A mixture of Chinese and international dishes were on the menu as Beijing’s chefs sought to appeal to President Trump’s tastes.

The delegation of business leaders underscores the deep ties many major U.S. companies maintain with China despite years of trade tensions.

Trey Yingst reports live from Tel Aviv, detailing the Trump administration's strategy to engage China in resolving the escalating crisis with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. As Iran's largest crude oil buyer,

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for more than two hours at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, with the CEOs of Apple, Tesla and NVIDIA in the room as both sides look to stabilize a trade relationship that has been on shaky ground for years.

Residents in four Chinese cities described a mixture of amusement and anger, blaming U.S. tensions for a slowing economy and rising fuel prices.