President Trump is set to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping upon Xi’s arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Washington, a ceremonial welcome that starts his state visit. The two leaders’ trip includes bilateral meetings and a state dinner at the White House following Xi’s arrival.
US officials describe the airfield greeting as uncommon for Trump. One outlet notes that the reception at Joint Base Andrews is rare because visiting heads of state are typically met at or near the White House rather than on the tarmac. The same reporting says Xi’s aircraft is expected around 4 p.m. local time on September 23, when Trump will attend the arrival ceremony.
Across the coverage, the central points are consistent: Trump meets Xi directly at Joint Base Andrews, the visit proceeds to official White House engagements, and the reception is unusual compared with the usual practice for leaders’ arrivals in Washington.
