Trump prepares ceremonial White House welcome for Xi amid tensions
US President Donald Trump is preparing a formal White House reception for Chinese President Xi Jinping, including talks, a military flyover and a state banquet. The leaders face unresolved disagreements over trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and China’s alleged support for Iran, despite a temporary trade truce.
US President Donald Trump is due to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday in a programme featuring a formal welcome, military flyover, Oval Office talks and a state banquet, according to Channels Television and AFP. Xi arrived in Washington on Wednesday and was greeted by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The reception included military music and a flyover by US bombers.
Xi said China and the United States should be partners rather than rivals, according to Chinese state media. The visit takes place amid tensions over trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and Beijing’s diplomatic and economic support for Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a two-month extension of the countries’ trade truce, which was due to expire in November.
The programme includes remarks by both leaders, a military inspection, a gift-giving ceremony and a state dinner attended by US technology and artificial-intelligence executives. The supplied report says Xi’s delegation includes no chief executives. Xi is expected to leave on Friday after tea at the White House and a visit to the National Archives.
The report says few major breakthroughs are expected.
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