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Trump greets Xi at Washington airport for state visit

Source: DW · 24 Sep 2026, 00:03 UTC
Trump greets Xi at Washington airport for state visit
Image: DW · original report

US President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews as Xi began a state visit to Washington. DW reported that the leaders are expected to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The supplied material does not provide details of their opening remarks or agreements.

Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States by greeting him at the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, DW reported. The planeside reception marked the beginning of Xi’s state visit to Washington. The two leaders are expected to discuss several major issues during the visit.

The agenda is expected to include trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Iran. The supplied material does not state how long the meeting between the leaders will last or what outcomes are expected. It also provides no details of their opening comments, the wider delegation or any agreements reached after Xi’s arrival.

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