Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi's first state visit in 11 years

President Trump is preparing the highest level of hospitality for Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the White House, the first in 11 years, including an airport welcome and a flyover by B-2 bombers and F-22 fighters. The visit begins September 23rd when Trump will personally greet Xi at Andrews Joint Base, a rare gesture. On September 24th, a formal ceremony with 479 troops will feature a military parade and a flyover by one B-2 bomber and four F-22 fighters, expanding on a similar display used for Putin. First ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan will visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art. A state dinner will host tech CEOs like Elon Musk and Tim Cook. The visit concludes September 25th with a tour of the National Archives, marking Xi's first White House visit since 2015.