PoliticsVOA Focus: White House details Xi welcome as Trump plans meeting with Takaichi first

The White House has outlined President Trump’s welcome for Xi Jinping, including a personal airport reception, a military salute, a state dinner and a visit to the National Archives. Before meeting Xi, Trump will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, which experts say could help coordinate the US-Japan alliance and safeguard Taiwan’s interests. Bessent and He Lifeng are set to discuss trade, rare earths and AI; export controls are not on the agenda.