Trump greets Xi at White House for high-stakes state visit

The leaders are set to have a day of meetings as well as a state dinner.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 2:41PM

WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump greeted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday as the leaders are set for a day of meetings and a state dinner in a high-stakes state visit.

President Donald Trump, center right, and first lady Melania Trump, right, greet China's President Xi Jinping, center left, and his wife Peng Liyuan on the South Portico of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. — President Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington.
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