Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping With White House State Visit
Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States.
Xi arrived with his wife, Peng Liyuan, on September 23.
Trump and Melania met them at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Xi reviewed an honor guard, and the group listened to the US national anthem.
Flowers were also presented to Xi and Peng.
The next day, Trump and Melania welcomed them at the White House.
The leaders watched a military demonstration and met in the Oval Office.
Trump said he and Xi had a very good friendship.
The visit was part of Xi’s state visit to Washington.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump welcomed Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, 2026.
The arrival ceremony included an honor guard review, a flower presentation, the US national anthem, and greetings between Trump and Xi.
Trump and Melania returned to the White House after the airport welcome, beginning Xi’s state visit to Washington.
At the White House on September 24, Trump and Melania hosted Xi and Peng for a formal welcome ceremony and meetings.
Trump described his relationship with Xi as a “truly great friendship” built on mutual respect and the interests of both countries’ people.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Peng Liyuan.
- What
- Trump and Melania hosted Xi and Peng during Xi’s state visit, including an arrival ceremony and White House meetings.
- When
- September 23 and 24, 2026.
- Where
- Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and the White House in Washington, DC.
- Why
- The Joint Base Andrews ceremony marked the beginning of Xi’s state visit to Washington; the White House events continued the official welcome.
- Arrival date
- September 23, 2026
- White House events
- September 24, 2026
- Arrival location
- Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
- White House location
- Washington, DC
- US hosts
- Donald Trump and Melania Trump
- Chinese guests
- Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan
- Ceremonial activities
- Honor guard review, flower presentation, national anthem, military demonstration, and leader greetings
- Trump’s description
- Trump called his relationship with Xi a “truly great friendship” built on mutual respect and the interests of both countries’ people.
