Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping to US for High-Stakes Three-Day Visit
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U.S. President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews as Xi began a three-day state visit. The rare airport reception comes ahead of White House talks focused on trade, artificial intelligence, technology, Taiwan and Iran, as Washington and Beijing seek greater stability in relations.
Why it matters
The United States and China are the world’s two largest economies and leading AI powers. Decisions made during the summit could affect global trade, tariffs, semiconductor supply chains, critical minerals and the increasingly intense competition over artificial intelligence.
What's next
Trump and Xi are scheduled to hold talks at the White House on September 24. Their governments are expected to discuss extending the trade truce, AI safeguards, Taiwan and China’s economic relationship with Iran.
Key dates
- Sep 23: Xi arrives in Washington and receives rare planeside welcome from Trump
- Sep 24: Trump-Xi summit at White House
- Sep 24: State dinner planned
- Sep 25: Xi’s three-day U.S. visit concludes.
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