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Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese leader begins US state visit

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US President Donald Trump personally welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military airfield outside Washington on Wednesday, kicking off a lavish state visit focused on trade, artificial intelligence and Iran, as the two powers seek to preserve…

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:48:47 UTC.

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  1. Xi arrives in Washington, kicking off his state visit with rare planeside welcome from Trump

  2. Xi Jinping arrives in Washington as Trump gives rare airport welcome to kick off US state visit

  3. China’s Xi arrives to Trump welcome on state visit

  4. Trump receives Xi Jinping at airport as Chinese prez begins 3-day US visit: What's on agenda

  5. Trump greets Xi Jinping at plane as Chinese leader arrives for state visit

  6. 100-foot-long red carpet and B-1 bombers: How Trump welcomed Xi to US; video

  7. Trump gives Xi rare airport welcome as Chinese leader begins US state visit

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