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Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping for State Visit to Washington
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States.
Xi arrived with his wife, Peng Liyuan.
The meeting took place at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
It began Xi’s state visit to Washington.
Xi reviewed a group of honor guards.
Flowers were presented to Xi and Peng.
The leaders listened to the US national anthem and spoke with each other.
Trump and Melania then returned to the White House.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump welcomed Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, 2026.
The arrival marked the beginning of Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington.
Xi reviewed an honor guard, while the leaders attended a flower presentation and the playing of the US national anthem.
Trump and Xi exchanged greetings and spoke briefly during the welcoming ceremony.
Trump and Melania Trump returned to the White House after greeting Xi and Peng.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Peng Liyuan.
- What
- Trump and Melania welcomed Xi and Peng at the start of Xi’s state visit to Washington.
- Where
- Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, followed by Trump and Melania’s return to the White House.
- When
- September 23, 2026.
- Why
- The ceremony marked the beginning of Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington.
Key facts
- Event
- Arrival ceremony for Xi Jinping’s state visit
- Date
- September 23, 2026
- Location
- Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
- US hosts
- Donald Trump and Melania Trump
- Chinese guests
- Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan
- Ceremony
- Honor guard review, flower presentation, national anthem, and leader greetings
- After the ceremony
- Trump and Melania returned to the White House
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