Key facts
- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit.
- President Donald Trump met Xi Jinping at the airport.
- The welcome included a military flyover and red carpet.
- This gesture had not been seen since 1962.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit, where he received a rare airport welcome from President Donald Trump. The gesture, which included a military flyover and red carpet, had not been seen since 1962. The summit is expected to address significant bilateral issues between the two global powers.