Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Washington for State Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on September 23 for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. He and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly welcomed by Trump and First Lady Melania at Andrews Air Force Base. The arrival ceremony included flowers from American children, a red carpet, national anthems, a 21-gun salute, and a military flyover. In written remarks, Xi emphasized that China and the US should be partners rather than rivals, and that their respective national goals can be mutually reinforcing. Xi stated that both nations should work toward a stable relationship characterized by cooperation, managed competition, and controlled differences. He expressed expectations for in-depth discussions with Trump on major bilateral and global issues, noting that the visit aims to enrich the constructive strategic stability relationship between the two countries.