Trump Holds Ceremony at the White House to Welcome Xi Jinping's Visit to the U.S.

Trump and First Lady Melania held a welcome ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, followed by bilateral talks between the two leaders.

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Cause

Original event President Trump leaves the White House for Andrews Joint Base to greet Xi Jinping

09.23 ·Verified ·Importance III ·Washington, United States

Original event Trump and Xi Jinping are scheduled to deliver speeches at the White House on the evening of September 24 Beijing time

09.24 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·United States

Original event Trump personally welcomes Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base

09.23 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·Maryland, United States

Original event Trump and Xi Jinping Host State Dinner at the White House and Deliver Speeches

09.24 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·Washington, United States

Original event Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at Joint Base Andrews for a state visit

09.23 ·Verified ·Importance IV ·Andrews Joint Base

Original event Peng Liyuan and the US First Lady Visit the National Museum of Asian Art Together

09.24 ·Reported ·Importance II ·Washington, United States

This event Trump Holds Ceremony at the White House to Welcome Xi Jinping's Visit to the U.S. 2026.09.25 · Reported

Effect

Follow-up Trump accompanies Xi Jinping to visit Marine One and sees him off from the White House

09.25 ·Reported ·Importance III ·Washington, United States

Follow-up US and Chinese Presidents Hold Tea Chat at White House and Visit National Archives

09.26 ·Verified ·Importance IV ·Washington

Follow-up US and Chinese Leaders Meet in Washington, Confirm Further Meetings Before Year-End

09.25 ·Verified ·Importance IV ·Washington

Part of

Xi Jinping Announces Two Giant Pandas Will Arrive in Atlanta in a Few Days

2026.09 ·Reported ·Importance II ·United States

Chinese President Xi Jinping Plans to Visit the White House on September 24

09.17 ·Official claim ·Importance IV ·Washington, United States