# Trump personally welcomes Xi Jinping at start of US state visit

https://mins.news/en/item/71462

- BBC Chinese, 2026-09-23 23:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/articles/cqvgyl2k378go/trad?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, where US President Donald Trump personally greeted him at the start of a three-day state visit. The ceremony included both countries’ anthems and a gun salute. Trump is due to hold a formal welcome and talks with Xi at the White House, with AI competition, Taiwan, tariffs and Iran expected on the agenda.

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