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Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with red carpet, military honours and flyover

Euronews Thursday 24 September 2026, 06:34 UTC 1 min read
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States, where he was greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The footage shows Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, walking along a red carpet, with US and Chinese flags on display as military personnel take position. The ceremony featured the national anthems of both countries, a 21-gun salute and a military flyover.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States, where he was greeted by President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump. The footage shows Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, walking along a red carpet, with US and Chinese flags on display as military personnel take position. The ceremony featured the national anthems of both countries, a 21-gun salute and a military flyover. Trump and Xi then spoke briefly before Xi's motorcade left the base.
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