{
  "id": 9442283,
  "title": "Trump welcomes China's Xi Jinping to Washington for state visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-jinping-to-washington-for-state-visit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T23:57:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260924/trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-jinping-to-washington-for-state-visit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Washington on Wednesday evening, where he received a unique greeting from President Donald Trump. Unlike the usual protocol, Trump met Xi at the airport rather than waiting for him to arrive at the White House. This gesture highlights the significance of Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade. Xi expressed his hope for China-U.S. relations in a statement upon arrival, stating that both nations should be \"partners, not rivals.\" He emphasized that the success of the Chinese nation and the revival of America can go hand in hand, benefiting the wider world. Xi also suggested that the two sides should move closer and work together to establish a stable relationship, where cooperation is paramount, competition is kept in check, differences are managed, and peace is expected.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening, where he received a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who met his counterpart at the base’s airport instead of waiting for him to drive to the White House. Trump’s decision to greet Xi shows how far the U.S. president is going to honor China’s leader as he made his first state visit to the U.S. capital in…",
  "key_points": [
    "President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for historic state visit",
    "Trump meets Xi at the airport, deviating from usual protocol",
    "Xi calls for China-U.S. partnership, mutual benefit and stability"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Trump's airport greeting for Xi Jinping marks a break with protocol, underscoring the US's apparent eagerness to reset and strengthen its relationship with China, at least in diplomatic tone.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Trump Welcomes China's Xi On Tarmac For US Visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/world-trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-on-tarmac-for-us-visit",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:04:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Xi Jinping Lands In US For Key State Visit, Trump Receives Him",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/xi-jinping-lands-in-us-for-key-state-visit-trump-receives-him",
        "published": "2026-09-23T22:41:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Five crucial issues lawmakers want Trump to address with China",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/five-crucial-issues-lawmakers-want-trump-to-address-with-china",
        "published": "2026-09-23T23:31:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi's US state visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-xis-us-state-visit",
        "published": "2026-09-23T23:35:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump welcomes China's Xi Jinping to Washington for state visit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-jinping-to-washington-for-state-visit",
        "published": "2026-09-24T00:17:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Trump Welcomes China’s Xi to Washington with Planeside Ceremony and Extension of Trade Truce",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/trump-welcomes-chinas-xi-to-washington-with-planeside-ceremony-and",
        "published": "2026-09-24T01:20:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}