Trump welcomes Xi to U.S. in rare state visit focused on AI rivalry

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President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, 2026, marking a rare diplomatic gesture for a state visit focused on artificial intelligence and geopolitical tensions. The welcome included red-carpet honors, a flyover by two B-1 bombers, and a brief conversation between the leaders. It was the first such presidential tarmac welcome at Andrews since 1962, when John F. Kennedy greeted British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. Xi's three-day visit features a White House ceremony, state dinner with tech executives from OpenAI, Apple, and Nvidia, and talks covering trade, tariffs, and AI competition. Trump has emphasized maintaining U.S. technological leadership over China.


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