Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on a state visit
US President Donald Trump receives Xi Jinping for a three-day visit with military honors
Quick Look
- Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit.
- US President Donald Trump personally received him at the military airfield.
- Topics include trade disputes, artificial intelligence and global conflicts.
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Why It Matters
Xi Jinping is visiting the USA for the first time since 2023. The personal reception by the US President at the airport is seen as a sign of special respect.
A meeting that was eagerly awaited: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit. He and his wife Peng Liyuan were greeted by the US presidential couple Donald and Melania Trump.
Members of the US military roll out the red carpet for the guests from China: They landed at a military airfield near the US capital on Wednesday evening (local time).
The welcome was not only a handshake from the US President - but also flowers presented by children. It is Xi's first trip to the USA since 2023.
Topics of the visit are likely to include the customs and trade dispute between the two countries, security in dealing with artificial intelligence and global conflicts such as the Iran War or the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine.
It is rare for the US President to personally receive a foreign head of state or government at the airport. The gesture is considered a sign of special respect.
Trump after greeting journalists at the White House: He will receive Xi there for talks on Thursday. A state dinner is planned for the evening, at which both politicians will give speeches.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Talks between Xi and Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What concrete results will be achieved in the trade dispute?
- How do both sides position themselves on the Ukraine issue?
