Xi begins 3-day US visit with rare airport welcome from Trump
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President Xi Jinping commenced a three-day visit to the United States on Wednesday, marking the first direct interaction between Chinese and American leaders since May. Xi was welcomed at Joint Base Andrews by US President Donald Trump, a departure from the usual protocol. The Chinese leader and his wife, Peng Liyuan, will proceed to the capital city by motorcade.
The visit occurs amidst fluctuating US-China relations, with both nations clashing in various domains such as trade, artificial intelligence, resources, and global influence. The day prior, Trump had complimented Sanae Takaichi, the Japanese Prime Minister and a frequent critic of Beijing.
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