Foreign Affairs
Chinese President Xi Arrives in the US for Three-Day State Visit, Welcomed by Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday for a three-day state visit, where he was personally welcomed by U.S. President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews. The two leaders are scheduled to meet at the White House on Thursday for talks and a state banquet, amid ongoing trade tensions that have led to an extension of the current trade truce until January 10. While expectations for major breakthroughs remain low, the visit occurs against a backdrop of strained relations involving disputes over trade, technology, Iran, and Taiwan. Concurrently, reports highlight Trump’s extensive stock trading activity since taking office, drawing criticism from ethics watchdogs despite White House claims that external managers control his portfolio.
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