Trump welcomes Xi to Washington for first state visit in over a decade

Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping to Washington on Thursday for the Chinese president's first US state visit in over a decade, marking a significant diplomatic moment between the two nations. The arrival ceremony at Joint Base Andrews featured handshakes, a military band, cannon blasts, and a jet flyover, with the leaders accompanied by their wives. The visit occurs amid ongoing US-China tensions over trade, AI, and semiconductors, with Trump facing domestic criticism for being too lenient toward Beijing. Xi expressed hopes for a more stable relationship, stating Beijing and Washington should be "partners, not rivals." The leaders are expected to discuss trade, technology, and Iran during the visit.