Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese leader begins US state visit
US President Donald Trump personally greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military airfield near Washington as the two leaders opened a state visit focused on trade, artificial intelligence and Iran.
US President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military airfield outside Washington on Wednesday, marking the start of a state visit that officials say will center on trade, artificial intelligence and Iran, according to France 24.
The in-person airport greeting is an uncommon gesture in US diplomatic protocol, typically reserved for close allies, underscoring the significance both governments are placing on the visit.
The trip comes as Washington and Beijing work to preserve a fragile truce in their broader economic and diplomatic relationship, following periods of tension over trade policy and technology competition.
Officials from both countries are expected to hold further discussions during the state visit, though a detailed agenda and schedule of meetings had not been fully disclosed at the time of the report.
The visit is being closely watched internationally given its potential implications for global trade relations and cooperation on artificial intelligence and regional security issues, including Iran.
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