Skirmish Between US and Chinese Press Breaks Out as Trump Welcomes Xi
- President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Jinping to the White House on Thursday, September 24, 2026, for a day of military pageantry including Oval Office talks and a grand state banquet.
- The warm reception masks significant tensions over trade and Beijing's support for Iran. Trump, 80, touted his "great relationship" with the 73-year-old Chinese leader, though few breakthroughs are expected.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a two-month extension of a trade truce on Wednesday, while Trump and the Chinese delegation agreed to maintain current policies regarding "Super Intelligence" and Artificial intelligence technology.
- Marking the first such welcome in six decades, Trump personally greeted the Chinese couple at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. The visit concludes Friday morning following tea at the White House and a tour of the National Archives.
- Discussions will also address Taiwan, with observers watching for signs of shifting United States support. Jinping urged cooperation shortly after arriving, stating that China and the United States should be "partners rather than rivals.
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US President Donald Trump welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to the White House, the historic meeting in pictures.
"We have the historical responsibility to advance the progress of humanity." Chinese President Xi Jinping said, speaking in the White House's Grand Foyer, stressing that "I and President Trump have built a personal relationship." (ANSA)
Clarin
The American leader proposed to cooperate with his Asian partner to improve bilateral relations at a meeting in the White House.Trump highlighted the visit of the Chinese leader as a significant event, underlining the intention of collaboration between the two nations.
Xi Jinping at White House: Full Trump-Xi schedule, gift exchange, and state dinner - What's planned?
Xi will be accompanied by his wife, Peng Liyuan, with the White House preparing a formal welcome featuring a military ceremony, gift exchange, bilateral meetings and a state dinner.
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