Xi Jinping lands at Andrews Air Force Base for first US visit in over a decade

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday for his first official visit in over a decade, landing at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington, where President Donald Trump personally greeted him and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on the tarmac. Trump chose to meet Xi at the military base rather than the White House, a gesture the AP noted underscores his effort to honor the Chinese leader, whom he has praised as a "great leader" and friend. The aircraft, bearing Air China markings, touched down at 5:39 p.m. local time. The three-day visit includes a White House dinner Thursday with tech executives like Jensen Huang and Elon Musk, plus a Friday tea and archives tour. Expectations for major progress in bilateral relations remain low despite the elaborate ceremony.