US Secretary of State Rubio stated that despite differences between the US and China, communication at the highest level is responsible statecraft, mentioning issues of trade, critical minerals, and supply chains.
Xi Jinping plans to travel from his hotel to the White House on the same day to attend the event, and the White House will hold a flight display in the morning, featuring B-2 bombers and F-22 fighter jets.
U.S. Representative Barat told Voice of America that the United States must acknowledge China's strength and engage with it, especially on artificial intelligence issues, but at the same time maintain a distrustful attitude.
Xi Jinping arrived at the Andrew Joint Air Force Base near Washington, USA, and was received by President Trump and his wife, and conducted a drill with the three services honor guard.
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.
Roads surrounding the Waldorf Astoria Hotel have been blocked to welcome Xi Jinping's stay, showing enhanced security.
It was reported that vehicles belonging to Chinese Communist Party officials entered the U.S. Trade Representative's Office building as Chinese President Xi Jinping was about to stay at the Waldorf Astoria.