President Trump to Greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Airport for State Visit Amid AI and Trade Discussions
President Donald Trump is set to personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews upon his arrival for a state visit next week. This is an unusual gesture, as President Trump typically meets foreign leaders at the White House. The visit will include a formal arrival ceremony, a review of troops in the Rose Garden, and closed-door talks between the two leaders. First Lady Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, President Xi's wife, will also have a separate engagement. A state dinner will be hosted in the East Room, with notable tech industry executives like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, Michael Dell, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Jane Fraser, and Tim Cook among the invited guests. Following the main events, President Xi and Peng Liyuan will return to the White House for a private tea and a tour of the National Archives.