Donald Trump personally greeted Chinese Premier Xi Jinping with a rare airport handshake at the start of a three-day state visit.
The US President and First Lady Melania met Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan as they stepped off the plane at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Wednesday afternoon, September 23. It is unusual for Trump to personally welcome world leaders at the airport.
Three-day visit begins
The arrival marks the beginning of a three-day state visit by a Chinese delegation. During the visit, the leaders are expected to discuss the future of AI, Taiwan, and tariffs on goods exported by the two nations, which are the world's largest economies.
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A state dinner is planned for Thursday evening.
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