A high-profile diplomatic moment unfolded as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. for a state visit, marked by an unusual tarmac welcome at a military base in Maryland. The meeting between Xi and President Trump, along with their spouses, set the stage for discussions amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. The rare public greeting underscored the significance of the visit, which comes at a time of strained relations between Washington and Beijing. Details of the agenda and potential outcomes remain closely watched by global observers.


President Trump kicked off a controversial visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. on Wednesday with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Xi’s plane touched down just before 6:00 p.m. EDT, and Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, greeted the Chinese president and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at...