# Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington

https://mins.news/en/video/72069

- France 24 English, 2026-09-24 09:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4zVxy2FdJ8

> US President Donald Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state summit expected to emphasize symbolism more than substance. Both leaders want to project stable ties despite their deep rivalry. Trump greeted Xi on Wednesday evening, marking the first such welcome by a US president at Joint Base Andrews in 11 years.

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