Xi lands in US for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport
Xinhua
Updated: 2026-09-24 05:38
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US children present flowers to Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews in the United States, Sept 23, 2026. Xi arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. Xi and Peng were warmly greeted by Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, at the airport in a rare planeside welcome. [Photo/Xinhua]
American children presented flowers to Xi and Peng. The honor guards lined up on both sides of the red carpet to pay their respects. The welcoming ceremony also included a 21-gun salute, the playing of the national anthems of both countries and a military flyover.
In a written speech, Xi extended sincere greetings and best wishes to the US people on behalf of the Chinese people.
