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September 23, 2026
Trump to Welcome Xi Jinping with Rare Tarmac Greeting
- President Trump will greet Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, a rare honor.
- The visit includes a formal state dinner and is seen as a reciprocation of Xi's welcome during Trump's visit to China.
- Tensions remain high between the U.S. and China over trade, technology, and Taiwan.
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- Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talksSep 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM · Reuters
- Trump insists the US ‘win AI’ over China — or else. The reality is even more starkSep 23, 2026 at 11:59 AM · Independent
- The Latest: China’s Xi to kick off visit to Washington with a rare planeside welcome from TrumpSep 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM · Independent