Rare honour: Trump will greet Xi at Andrews, not just the White House
US President Donald Trump will personally greet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews when Xi lands in Washington next Wednesday, a rare airport reception, a US official confirmed on background. Trump will attend Xi’s arrival ceremony at Andrews, where the Chinese president’s aircraft is expected around 4pm local time on September 23. The president almost never meets…
US President Donald Trump will personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews on September 23, marking a rare honor for visiting heads of state. This airport reception, which Trump typically avoids, comes after China's refusal to greet him at Beijing Capital International Airport during his May visit.
The gesture, paired with a full state arrival ceremony at the White House the following day, underscores the significance of the upcoming summit. The joint effort aims to align the agenda and prepare for the bilateral meetings, state dinner, and potential sightseeing opportunities. China's Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State recently discussed the visit's high-level exchanges and mutual respect during a phone call.
Additionally, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York, focusing on trade, rare earths, Iran sanctions, and artificial intelligence.
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