President Donald Trump’s state visit to China on Thursday, May 14, 2026, placed U.S.-China diplomacy under global attention and also highlighted a practical challenge familiar to long-haul travelers: jet lag. Chinese officials said Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks on the morning of Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where major issues included U.S.-China relations and international concerns. Why Jet Lag Matters on High-Pressure Tr