Trump Rolls Out Red Carpet for Xi's First US 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, a flyover by strategic bombers, and a state dinner. The official visit begins on the 24th with a formal welcome ceremony at the White House, featuring 479 troops and a flyover by a B-2 bomber and four F-22 fighters. Following the ceremony, the two leaders will hold talks on trade, rare earths, and AI, while their spouses visit a museum. The visit concludes on the 25th with a viewing of the "Charters of Freedom" at the National Archives. This is Xi's first US visit since 2015 and his first meeting with Trump since last November.