Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi for high-stakes state visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit and meetings with President Trump. This marks Xi's first trip to the U.S. in nearly three years and the first Chinese state visit in over a decade. Trump personally greeted Xi at the airport, a gesture he has not extended to other foreign leaders in his second term.
China hawks across the political spectrum are critical of the lavish reception, with some expressing concern over the cordial approach given trade tensions and human rights issues.
The visit is viewed as high-stakes diplomacy aimed at managing U.S.-China relations, with discussions expected to address ongoing trade negotiations and the one-year trade truce winding down.
Trump's personal greeting of Xi signals a significant diplomatic engagement, with emphasis on the importance of direct talks between the two superpowers on key issues.