Xi Jinping ends US visit, returns home by special plane
On September 25, Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, boarded a special plane accompanied by Peng Liyuan, and departed from Andrews Joint Base in Maryland to return home.
On September 25, Xi Jinping concluded his state visit to the United States, boarded a special plane accompanied by Peng Liyuan, and departed from Andrews Joint Base in Maryland to return home.
Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for a state visit, and Trump personally went to the airport to greet him.
The Chinese top leader arrived by special plane in Washington. US President Trump broke a 64-year convention by personally going to the tarmac at Andrews Base to greet him.
Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews near Washington by special plane. Trump and Melania greeted Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at the foot of the aircraft, and held a welcome ceremony including a 21-gun salute, the national anthems of both countries, and a military aircraft flyover.
Trump and Melania traveled from the White House to Joint Base Andrews to welcome Xi Jinping. Reports indicate this is the first time in 11 years that a U.S. President has personally welcomed a foreign leader at the base since Obama welcomed Pope Francis in 2015.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived by special plane at Joint Base Andrews in the suburbs of Washington. U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania personally greeted him at the bottom of the aircraft steps and held a grand welcoming ceremony.
U.S. President Trump rode Marine One to Andrews Joint Base, personally greeting the soon-to-arrive Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Outside Andrews Joint Base, organized overseas Chinese came to welcome Xi Jinping, while some protesters also attended to voice their demands.
U.S. President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife at Andrews Joint Base early on September 24th, Beijing time, showing a certain diplomatic courtesy.
When Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews, two B-1B strategic bombers roared overhead as the U.S. national anthem was played.
The White House has announced detailed arrangements for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the US, including President Trump personally going to Andrews Joint Base to greet him, holding a welcoming ceremony and state dinner at the White House, and the leaders of the two countries and their spouses will visit the US National Archives together.
The White House released the president's schedule, with Trump planning to go to Joint Base Andrews at 18:00 on September 23 to welcome Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan upon their arrival in the United States.
The White House confirmed to the media on September 17 that Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the White House on September 24. President Trump will personally go to Joint Base Andrews at 4:00 PM on the 23rd to welcome him and will host a state dinner at the White House.
White House officials stated that President Trump will host a state dinner for Xi Jinping, personally greet him at Joint Base Andrews, and hold a welcoming ceremony.
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