Arya News - US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015.
As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump and Melania Trump personally greeted them on the tarmac - a rare presidential gesture - with a 100-foot red carpet, honor guard, national anthems and a B-1 bomber flyover.Amid ongoing tensions over trade, tech and geopolitics, expectations for major breakthroughs remain modest.Key issues on the agendaIn a written statement marking his arrival, China"s leader wrote that his country and the US "should be partners, not rivals."
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US President Donald Trump has rolled out full ceremonial honors for Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit (23–25 September 2026) - his first formal White House trip since 2015.
As Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan arrived at Joint Base Andrews, Trump and Melania Trump personally greeted them on the tarmac - a rare presidential gesture - with a 100-foot red carpet, honor guard, national anthems and a B-1 bomber flyover.
Amid ongoing tensions over trade, tech and geopolitics, expectations for major breakthroughs remain modest.
Key issues on the agenda
Trade/tariffs: The “Busan agreement” tariff truce has been extended until January 10, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying it remains unclear whether a broader deal will follow; more announcements could come, including potential US farm purchases and financial-services agreements
AI cooperation and competition
Rare earth minerals and technology export controls
Taiwan, military-to-military contacts and regional security
Broader topics including Iran, fentanyl precursors and detained individuals
In a written statement marking his arrival, China"s leader wrote that his country and the US "should be partners, not rivals."
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