President Donald Trump will greet President Xi Jinping at the airport when Xi arrives in Washington next week for his U.S. state visit, according to reports from Japan Today and the Washington Times. The visit is described as Xi’s first state visit to the United States in more than a decade.
Both outlets link the airport greeting to the start of Xi’s engagements in Washington, including talks with Trump at the White House. The reporting characterizes the overall agenda as high-stakes diplomacy as well as official reception. The Washington Times adds emphasis on informal interaction, describing “schmoozing,” while Japan Today focuses more directly on the visit’s significance and the timing of Xi’s arrival.
While the sources differ slightly in tone—one stressing the high-stakes nature of the meetings and the other highlighting social aspects—both agree on the core details: the visit occurs next week, Xi is the visiting leader from China, and Trump will personally welcome him at the airport before their White House interactions.
