Trump stages lavish welcome for Xi as US-China tensions persist
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, received a ceremonial welcome from President Donald Trump and Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The display included troops, a military band, a red carpet, fighter jets and an Air Force flyover, highlighting the importance of the three-day state visit despite tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Trump and Xi are expected to discuss trade, technology, Iran and other issues, with Taiwan and a $14 billion US military package for Taiwan also likely to feature. Their trade truce is due to expire on 10 November, while disagreements over rare-earth minerals remain unresolved; the visit also includes a White House state dinner and a National Archives trip, amid a media blackout affecting several news organisations.
- Xi received a lavish welcome at Joint Base Andrews.
- Trade and Taiwan are central to the talks.
- US-China tensions remain despite the ceremonial warmth.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Trump rolls out red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping to kick off Washington state visit as tensions loom”.