China’s Xi kicks off state visit to Washington on Wednesday with a rare planeside welcome from Trump
President Trump plans to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews during his state visit to Washington. This rare gesture replaces the traditional White House arrival ceremony.
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on Wednesday, he’s expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, who will be on the tarmac to welcome his counterpart’s plane instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House. Trump’s decision to greet Xi at Joint Base...
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