What lies in store for Xi Jinping in Washington?
What lies in store for Xi Jinping in Washington? newspress_en Tue, 09/22/2026 - 11:11 Politics During his visit to Beijing last May, US President Donald Trump could not resist asking Xi Jinping whether he had received other presidents there, as the Chinese leader escorted him through Zhongnanhai, a former imperial garden adjacent to the Forbidden City in Beijing. “We very rarely receive…
Next week, US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington D.C. as the two leaders meet face-to-face for the first time since the former's election. While the two men have a personal rapport, their relationship is not without its challenges. After his May visit to Beijing, Trump remarked that they rarely welcome presidents to the Chinese capital, only inviting Russian Premier Vladimir Putin.
Despite the diplomatic niceties, Beijing maintains a professional tone with Washington. Recognizing the importance of personal connections in US-China relations, Beijing has carefully prepared for Xi's visit, aiming to avoid any missteps that could be perceived as provocation or underestimation. The summit will address a range of issues, including trade, Iran, and artificial intelligence, as China seeks to demonstrate its stability and viability as a global partner.
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