China’s Xi kicks off state visit to Washington on Wednesday with a rare planeside welcome from Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to begin a state visit to Washington this Wednesday. Upon his arrival, President Donald Trump is expected to provide a rare planeside welcome for the Chinese leader. This high-profile diplomatic encounter follows previous interactions between the two heads of state, including a welcome ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 9, 2017, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic relations between China and the United States.