Trump welcomes China's Xi to Washington for state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first state visit to the United States on Wednesday, arriving in Washington D.C. where he was greeted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the airport. This marked a significant shift in U.S.-China relations, with Trump opting to meet Xi upon his arrival rather than waiting for the Chinese leader to travel to the White House.

Xi expressed optimism about the potential for cooperation between the two nations, stating that China and the U.S. should be "partners, not rivals." He emphasized that achieving China's goal of "great rejuvenation" and reviving America's greatness could go hand in hand, benefiting both countries and the wider world. Xi further suggested that the two sides should "move toward each other and work together to build a stable relationship," where cooperation is the primary goal, competition is kept within proper limits, differences are managed, and peace can prevail.