White House to roll out the red carpet for historic Xi Jinping visit

U.S. President Donald Trump will be hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a historic state visit to Washington this week, with discussions on AI, trade, and Taiwan among the agenda items. Xi is anticipated to personally receive Trump at Andrews Air Force Base on Wednesday, followed by a grand welcoming ceremony at the White House on Thursday, featuring a military flyover and nearly 500 military personnel.

This marks Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in nearly a decade and his third meeting with Trump since his second term began. As the trade agreement reached last year expires in November, both leaders are expected to address the renewal of this accord during their visit. The visit will be marked by high-profile events, including lavish dinners, private tours, and performances.

U.S. experts have described Trump's upcoming welcome of Xi as unprecedented, highlighting the significance of this meeting between a U.S. leader and a global adversary. The U.S. and China have been competing in an AI arms race, with recent security incidents prompting calls for regulation. While experts doubt major breakthroughs on AI or other issues will occur during the Trump-Xi meetings, the visit remains crucial for both leaders in their efforts to navigate their complex relationship.