China's Xi kicks off state visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping is arriving in Washington for a state visit. President Donald Trump will meet him directly on the airport runway, which is an unusual way to receive a visiting leader.Key Facts
- President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington for a state visit.
- President Donald Trump will greet Xi on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews.
- This type of welcome is rare for visiting foreign leaders.
- Usually, presidents meet guests at the White House, not at the airport.
- First Lady Melania Trump said the president chose this greeting because of a good relationship with Xi.
- This is Xi’s first state visit to the U.S. in more than ten years.
- The visit shows a sign of respect from President Trump to President Xi.
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