Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States for a three-day state visit, receiving a rare welcome from President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening. Their main talks are scheduled for Thursday at the White House, where trade, technology and security are expected to dominate the agenda.
A high-profile arrival
Trump greeted Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, beside their aircraft outside Washington. The ceremony included a red carpet and military honours, signalling the importance both governments place on managing their relationship. Xi said on arrival that China and the United States should be “partners, not rivals”.
Trade truce extended
Before the leaders’ White House meeting, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two countries had agreed to extend their trade truce until 10 January. The arrangement had been due to expire in November. It gives Washington and Beijing more time to negotiate, although an extension alone does not settle their disputes over tariffs, trade commitments and access to critical minerals.
Difficult issues remain
Artificial intelligence, export controls and Taiwan are also expected to feature in the discussions. The war involving Iran adds another issue to an already crowded agenda. Despite the formal welcome, major breakthroughs are not widely expected from this visit.
The meeting is still ahead
Trump and Xi have met at the airport, but their substantive White House talks had not yet taken place at the time of writing. The clearest outcome so far is the longer trade truce. Whether the visit produces agreements beyond that will become clearer after Thursday’s meeting.
Newshub Editorial in North America – 24 September 2026
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