Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a three-day state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, receiving a rare personal welcome from President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The event, which featured full military honors, marked the first time in 11 years that a U.S. president greeted a foreign leader at the base. Amidst the ceremonial arrival, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington and Beijing have agreed to extend their trade truce until January 10, 2027, to facilitate further economic negotiations.
On Thursday, the two leaders met at the White House to discuss bilateral relations, artificial intelligence, and trade security. President Trump emphasized the development of a strong personal friendship, while President Xi advocated for peaceful coexistence and enhanced communication between the two global powers. Despite the display of stable ties and a ceremonial dinner involving top U.S. technology executives, underlying tensions remain regarding Taiwan and global security issues. The leaders are expected to continue high-level talks throughout the remainder of the visit.