The Latest: Xi wraps up Washington visit with a trip to see the Constitution and Bill of Rights

President Donald Trump escorted Chinese President Xi Jinping to the National Archives in Washington on Friday, displaying the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the world's most powerful communist nation. This visit capped a three-day state trip that drew criticism for its heavy emphasis on ceremony and lack of substantive discussions.

Protests remained persistent outside the White House throughout the visit, with demonstrators voicing concerns over China's policies on Tibet, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, and Taiwan. The protests reflected a range of issues, from calls for religious autonomy and greater freedoms in the mentioned regions to demands to prevent China from asserting control over self-governed Taiwan.

During the visit, President Trump warmly welcomed Xi at the airport, took him on a tour of his new helipad, and hosted him for a candlelit dinner. However, Xi's visit was plagued by controversy, as he was criticized for his approach to consolidating control over Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and other regions, as well as China's military threats to Taiwan, which he believes should be under Chinese rule.

The three-day state visit concluded on a symbolic note, with Xi scheduled to depart Washington after viewing the Constitution and Bill of Rights at the National Archives. The leaders aimed to showcase harmony between the world's two largest economies, although there were no significant breakthroughs on issues such as trade or artificial intelligence regulation.