Xi arrives in US for three-day visit, gets rare airport welcome from Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit, receiving a rare airport welcome from US President Donald Trump, the first such reception for a foreign leader since 1962. The two leaders are set for their second summit in under six months. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted Xi and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet, honor cordon, and ceremonial cannon fire. Talks are expected to cover trade tariffs, technology, AI, military ties, and regional conflicts, though US officials noted strong disagreements and low expectations for major breakthroughs. The visit includes a formal state dinner at the White House on Thursday featuring tech leaders, reciprocating the grandeur of Trump's May trip to China. Xi will also tour the National Archives with the Trumps on Friday, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling the relationship defining for the 21st century.