US President Donald Trump Welcomes Chinese Leader Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews
US President Donald Trump extended a warm welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday evening, opting for an extraordinary greeting at Joint Base Andrews instead of the more traditional White House reception.
The state visit of President Xi Jinping to Washington D.C. began with a lavish ceremony, featuring a 100ft long red carpet flanked by US service members, a military flyover by two B-1 bombers, and a presentation of the flags and national anthems of both countries.
While US presidents typically welcome foreign leaders at the White House, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to the military base in Maryland, just outside Washington, to personally shake Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan's hands upon their arrival in the US.
The joint ceremony at Joint Base Andrews marks a departure from tradition, as the focus shifts to the potential discussions on AI development, trade, Taiwan, and climate change during the upcoming summit between the two leaders.
Red-Carpet Treatment for Chinese President Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping with a red carpet welcome at Joint Base Andrews, marking a departure from the typical White House reception for visiting heads of state.
The warm welcome included a 100ft long red carpet, flanked by US service members, a military flyover by two B-1 bombers, and a flag and national anthem presentation for both countries.
Trump and First Lady Melania Trump personally welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival in the US. The joint ceremony at Joint Base Andrews serves as a departure from tradition, as the summit between the two leaders is expected to discuss topics such as AI development, trade, Taiwan, and climate change.
US President Trump Welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews
US President Donald Trump extended a warm welcome to Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, marking a departure from the standard White House reception for visiting heads of state.
The red carpet welcome included a 100ft long red carpet, flanked by US service members, a military flyover by two B-1 bombers, and a flag and national anthem presentation for both countries.
Trump and First Lady Melania Trump personally welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan upon their arrival in the US. The joint ceremony at Joint Base Andrews serves as a departure from tradition, as the summit between the two leaders is anticipated to discuss topics such as AI development, trade, Taiwan, and climate change.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
