Trump greets Xi Jinping on board plane in Washington
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the boarding ramp during the Chinese leader's official visit to the United States.
- The ceremony included a red carpet, military honors, flowers and a bomber flyover.
- The visit will last until September 25, with discussions focusing on bilateral relations, global peace and development.
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Why It Matters
Chinese President Xi Jinping's official visit to the United States is part of a regular dialogue between the world's two largest economies. Such meetings traditionally focus on trade, security and global challenges.
US President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the exit of the plane on which the Chinese leader arrived on an official visit.
The welcome ceremony included a red carpet, military and delegation members on both sides, as well as the presentation of flowers and a bomber flyover.
Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States will last until September 25, during which it is planned to discuss the most important issues related to bilateral relations, global peace and development.
WASHINGTON, September 24 – RIA Novosti. US President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the exit of the plane on which the Chinese leader arrived on an official visit.
Trump and his wife Melania arrived at the runway after all preparations had already been completed. There was a red carpet at the ramp, on both sides of which the American military and members of the delegation from the PRC were lined up. The US President spoke with them for several minutes while waiting for the Chinese President to come out.
Xi Jinping emerged from the plane holding the hand of First Lady Peng Liyuan. The handshake of the leaders at the ramp was short-lived, but they lingered near the plane for several minutes, talking about something. At this time, a boy and a girl came up to them and handed a bouquet of flowers to Peng Liyuan and Xi Jinping.
At the end of the welcoming ceremony, a bomber flew over the delegation.
Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States will last until September 25. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun previously said that during the visit, Xi Jinping will discuss with Trump the most important issues related to bilateral relations, as well as global peace and development throughout the world.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Trade and intellectual property issues will be discussed
Likely · Within days
The visit will end with a joint statement of cooperation
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- What specific agreements will be reached during the visit?
- How will the visit affect trade relations between the US and China?
- Will the Taiwan issue be discussed in the negotiations?
