Trump Welcomes Xi at Joint Base Andrews Ahead of State Dinner
The US president greeted his Chinese counterpart at the military base, his first time doing so to welcome a foreign leader, before a White House meeting and state dinner.
US President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, marking the first time Trump has personally traveled to the facility to welcome a visiting foreign leader, according to CNBC.
The greeting preceded a meeting between the two leaders at the White House, after which Xi is set to attend a state dinner, the report said.
The choice to personally welcome Xi at the base is being read by some observers as a signal of the importance both governments are placing on the visit, though CNBC's report did not elaborate on the reasoning behind the gesture.
Details on the specific topics to be discussed during the White House meeting were not included in the available report, though the visit takes place against a backdrop of ongoing economic and strategic issues between the two countries.
Further coverage of the meeting's outcomes and the state dinner is expected as the visit continues.
Sources
- Trump, Xi to attend state dinner after White House meeting — CNBC — Top News
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