China’s President Xi Jinping Receives Grand Welcome in the United States
WASHINGTON, — US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Wednesday, as the Chinese leader’s aircraft touched down ahead of a summit considered highly significant between the two leaders.In a break from protocol, President Trump personally traveled to Joint Base Andrews outside Washington…
WASHINGTON, — US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Wednesday, as the Chinese leader’s aircraft touched down ahead of a summit considered highly significant between the two leaders.
In a break from protocol, President Trump personally traveled to Joint Base Andrews outside Washington to greet Xi, rather than receiving him at the presidential residence as is customary — a gesture observers say underscores the importance Trump is placing on the meeting.
The visit marks Xi Jinping’s first official trip to the US capital in more than a decade. The welcome ceremony opens a three-day visit expected to feature the full pageantry typical of White House state occasions, including a formal state dinner on Thursday — reciprocating the lavish reception Trump received during his visit to China this past May.
