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Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

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Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

2026-09-24 07:16 Last Updated At:10:07

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon to begin a three-day state visit to the United States.

Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly greeted by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the base in a rare planeside welcome.

The welcome ceremony also included a gun salute and the playing of the national anthems of both countries.

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon to begin a three-day state visit to the United States.

Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan were warmly greeted by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at the base in a rare planeside welcome.

The welcome ceremony also included a gun salute and the playing of the national anthems of both countries.

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump

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