US President Donald Trump is set to personally greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews when the Chinese leader arrives in the Washington area on September 23, according to senior US administration officials.
The airport reception is an unusual protocol move, as US presidents typically receive visiting foreign leaders at the White House rather than personally greeting them at the airport.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Trump is set to greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews on September 23.
Xi is scheduled to meet Trump at the White House on September 24.
The airport greeting is considered unusual protocol for a US president.
Trade, rare earths and artificial intelligence are expected to be among the discussion topics.
Trump and Melania Trump will host Xi and Peng Liyuan for a state dinner.
Xi's state visit will continue at the White House on September 24, when Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are scheduled to welcome Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at an official arrival ceremony. Trump and Xi are also scheduled to attend a military review in the Rose Garden before holding bilateral talks.
The Chinese delegation will later attend a state dinner hosted by Trump and Melania Trump at the White House. The visit is expected to include discussions on trade, the flow of rare earth elements and artificial intelligence, among other issues.
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Why This Matters
The visit comes as Washington and Beijing continue discussions on trade and other economic and strategic issues. The meeting provides an opportunity for the two leaders to address areas of disagreement as well as issues requiring cooperation.
