Xi attends ceremonial welcome at US military base during Washington visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a formal welcome at Joint Base Andrews during a visit to Washington. The ceremony included national anthems, a 21-gun salute, a guard of honour and a military aircraft display. The South China Morning Post reported that Xi appeared composed during a loud ceremonial flyover.
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a formal ceremonial welcome at Joint Base Andrews during his visit to Washington, according to the South China Morning Post. The ceremony took place at the US military base outside Washington on Thursday. US President Donald Trump hosted the welcome, which included the US Air Force band playing the American and Chinese national anthems.
A 21-gun salute and a guard of honour were also part of the ceremony. The display included six F-16 fighter aircraft and six F-22 aircraft, the source material said. The ceremony also featured a flyover by a US bomber.
The South China Morning Post reported that Xi appeared unfazed by the noise, while Trump visibly winced during the flyover. The available material describes the ceremonial elements of Xi’s arrival but does not provide further details about the purpose of the visit or any talks held afterward.
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