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

https://mins.news/en/video/67955

- VOA Chinese, 2026-09-21 20:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7rxcCV0J-k

> 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.

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