Trump welcomes Xi for state visit with rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews
Summary
President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a rare greeting on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. President Xi arrived shortly before 6:00 p.m. Eastern time and was met by President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and Xi’s wife, Peng Liyuan.Key Facts
- President Xi Jinping visited the United States for a state visit.
- The visit began at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
- President Trump personally greeted President Xi on the airport tarmac.
- First Lady Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, Xi’s wife, were also present.
- President Xi’s plane landed just before 6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
- This type of greeting on the tarmac is rare for such visits.
- The visit was described as controversial (this reflects reporting context, not opinion).
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