Trump welcomes China's Xi Jinping to Washington for state visit
WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening, where he received a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who met his counterpart at the base’s airport instead of waiting for him to drive to the White House. Trump’s decision to greet Xi shows how far the U.S. president is going to honor China’s leader as he made his first state visit to the U.S. capital in…
Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Washington on Wednesday evening, where he received a unique greeting from President Donald Trump. Unlike the usual protocol, Trump met Xi at the airport rather than waiting for him to arrive at the White House. This gesture highlights the significance of Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade.
Xi expressed his hope for China-U.S. relations in a statement upon arrival, stating that both nations should be "partners, not rivals." He emphasized that the success of the Chinese nation and the revival of America can go hand in hand, benefiting the wider world. Xi also suggested that the two sides should move closer and work together to establish a stable relationship, where cooperation is paramount, competition is kept in check, differences are managed, and peace is expected.
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