Trump and Melania greet Xi Jinping at airport for US state visit

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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump personally greeting him at Joint Base Andrews. The airport welcome is unusual, as US presidents typically receive visiting leaders at the White House. Trump's decision follows his own large welcome in China in May, with Melania citing their "great relationship" and a desire to show respect. Xi's visit, his first state visit to Washington in over a decade, includes a White House ceremony, talks, and a formal state dinner on Thursday. Discussions are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and Iran.


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