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  "id": 9372389,
  "title": "Xi to begin Washington visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/xi-to-begin-washington-visit-with-rare-planeside-welcome-from-trump",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T16:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260924/xi-to-begin-washington-visit-with-rare-planeside-welcome-from-trump"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he is set to receive a rare greeting from President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews, situated just outside the nation's capital. This unprecedented move by Trump to greet Xi at the military base instead of the White House underscores the elevated status accorded to China's leader as he embarks on his first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade. First lady Melania Trump revealed her husband's decision to personally meet Xi upon his arrival in the Washington area, citing the \"great relationship\" between the two leaders. In a Fox News Channel interview, Melania Trump emphasized, \"He's coming on our soil, and we need to welcome them with the most respect.\" Although the White House has not disclosed extensive details about the arrival ceremony, it is anticipated that Trump will engage in a formal welcome alongside Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the base. The three-day visit is poised to mark a significant milestone in U.S.-China relations.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he's expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who will be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House. Trump's decision to greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews just outside Washington rather than receiving him at the executive residence shows how…",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "The Latest: China’s Xi to kick off visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump",
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        "outlet": "Borneo Post Online",
        "title": "China’s Xi heads to Washington for highly anticipated talks with Trump, says state media",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/chinas-xi-heads-to-washington-for-highly-anticipated-talks-with-trump",
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "China’s Xi travels to Washington for Trump meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/chinas-xi-travels-to-washington-for-trump-meeting",
        "published": "2026-09-23T14:20:05.000Z"
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        "title": "China's Xi kicks off state visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/chinas-xi-kicks-off-state-visit-to-washington-with-a-rare-planeside",
        "published": "2026-09-23T15:16:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Xi to begin Washington visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/xi-to-begin-washington-visit-with-rare-planeside-welcome-from-trump-9376352",
        "published": "2026-09-23T17:12:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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