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Donald Trump greets Chinese leader on the tarmac in rare gesture ahead of their summit

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  • Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews ahead of their summit, marking Xi's first state visit to the US in over a decade.
  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the extension of the Busan trade deal from November 10 to January 10, previously extended in August.

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Why It Matters

Xi Jinping's visit marks his first state visit to the United States in over a decade. The Busan trade deal was previously extended in August, and its further extension to January 10 aims to prevent tariff escalations.

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Donald Trump greets Chinese leader on the tarmac in rare gesture ahead of their summit

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Published: 8:37am, 24 Sep 2026Updated: 8:38am, 24 Sep 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping was greeted on the tarmac by his American counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday – a rare gesture ahead of their summit. It is Xi’s first state visit to the United States in over a decade and the two leaders met each other at Joint Base Andrews just after 6pm, alongside their wives Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan. Here are the key takeaways.

1. Trade truce extended

As Xi and Peng touched down in America, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that the two countries had agreed to extend the Busan trade deal from November 10 to January 10. The truce was previously extended in August.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The US and China will hold a substantive summit to discuss trade, technology, and security issues.

    Likely · Within days

  • The Busan trade deal extension will hold until January 10, 2027, barring major geopolitical shocks.

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • What specific terms are included in the extended Busan trade deal?
  • Will the summit address broader issues such as Taiwan, technology restrictions, or human rights?
  • How will domestic political pressures in both countries affect the implementation of the trade agreement?

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This article was originally published by SCMP News.

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