Key facts
- President Trump plans to greet Xi Jinping upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews.
- President Trump described the state dinner with Xi as a "tough ticket".
- The guest list for business leaders attending the state dinner is taking shape.
President Donald Trump plans to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews for a state dinner. Trump described the upcoming event as a "tough ticket" as the guest list for business leaders is being finalized. The state dinner will be co-hosted by first lady Melania Trump and will also include Xi's wife, Peng Liyuan.