Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Trump to Welcome Xi at Airport During Washington State Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to visit the United States for three days.
The visit is scheduled for September 23 through September 25.
President Donald Trump will meet Xi when he arrives near Washington.
Trump and Melania Trump will welcome Xi and Peng Liyuan at the White House.
The leaders will watch a military review and have private talks.
They will also attend a formal state dinner.
Xi and Peng are expected to return to the White House for tea on Friday.
Trump will then show them the National Archives.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington from September 23 to 25.
Donald Trump will welcome Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews.
Trump and Melania Trump will host Xi and Peng at a White House arrival ceremony and state dinner.
The leaders are scheduled to hold private talks and participate in a military review.
On Friday, Trump is expected to take Xi and Peng on a tour of the National Archives.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Peng Liyuan, and their delegations.
- What
- A state visit by Xi Jinping to Washington, including official ceremonies, talks, a state dinner, and a National Archives tour.
- When
- September 23-25; the schedule specifies activities on Thursday and Friday.
- Where
- Washington, the White House, Joint Base Andrews, and the National Archives.
- Why
- The visit will focus on bilateral diplomatic activities and discussions between Trump and Xi.
- Visiting leader
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Host
- U.S. President Donald Trump
- Visit dates
- September 23-25
- Arrival
- Joint Base Andrews, outside Washington
- State dinner
- Thursday in the White House East Room
- Friday program
- Tea at the White House followed by a tour of the National Archives
- Additional participants
- Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan