China’s President Xi Jinping touched down at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday as he commenced a highly anticipated official state visit to the United States.
In a notable diplomatic gesture, US President Donald Trump personally greeted Xi on the tarmac, an uncommon step for a visiting head of state. The arrival marks the beginning of high-level talks between the two nations.
The event was published on September 23, 2026.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for talks with President Trump, with Politico's Phelim Kine analyzing the summit's goals.
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Let’s see if the talks lead to concrete progress on tech restrictions. Words are cheap, actions matter more.
Given the timing in September 2026, I wonder if this visit is about easing tariffs or something else entirely.
Really? Trump welcoming Xi on the tarmac is quite rare. Doesn’t this signal a shift in US-China dynamics?
A state visit during a trade dispute? Hope they focus on de-escalation rather than tough rhetoric this time around.
Interesting that Trump personally greeted Xi. Shows he values the relationship, even with all the trade tensions.