Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping
Xi begins a state visit amid trade talks and criticism of Trump's warm welcome.
September 23, 2026 · Updated Sep 23, 8:50pm ET
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CNNA lot’s changed since Xi Jinping’s last US state visit. Mostly in China’s favor.
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Epoch TimesSenate Armed Services Chairman Questions ‘Lavish Welcome’ for Xi Ahead of Trump Talks
The GuardianAI looms large over Trump-Xi meeting amid deep distrust between US and China
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The Daily WireTrump Breaks Protocol To Show Xi Who’s Boss — With The Help Of B-1 Bombers
PBS NewsHourXi arrives for state visit amid U.S.-China trade tensions and AI concerns
CNBCTrump-Xi summit puts AI safety talks on the table but neither side wants to slow down
Washington ExaminerPHOTOS: Trump rolls out the red carpet and a B-1 flyover for Xi's arrival
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ARS TechnicaTrump’s China rivalry and “AI race” delusion may endanger US, experts say
Deseret NewsWhat Republicans want — and don’t want — to see from Trump’s meeting with Chinese president
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Political WireA Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get Xi a Red Carpet Welcome
Just the NewsWatch Live: Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping in DC
Seattle TimesTrump is giving China’s Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill
NPRTrump set to greet Xi for high-stakes state visit
New York PostTrump greets China’s Xi at airport in historic move — as nations agree to trade truce to kick off high-stakes DC visit
Raw Story'He needs good news': Biographer issues startling warning about Trump's meeting with Xi
Business InsiderTrump and Xi may discuss AI, but it's not like nuclear arms control, a China tech policy analyst says
Breitbart NewsWatch Live: Donald Trump Greets Chinese President Xi Jinping
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Daily CallerThe Tense Topic Trump And Xi Want To Avoid But Shouldn’t
NewsweekMajor TV networks skip Trump's Xi welcome amid White House press ban
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ForbesPhotos: Trump Welcomes China’s Xi Jinping With Red Carpet On Tarmac
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What happened
Chinese President Xi Jinping
Xi JinpingGeneral Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012 (born 1953) arrived in Washington for a rare state visit, and President Donald Trump greeted him in person at Joint Base Andrews. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
Scott BessentUnited States Secretary of the Treasury said both sides agreed to extend the temporary U.S.-China trade truce, including the Busan agreement, through Jan. 10. The visit is Xi’s first U.S. state visit in more than a decade. It comes as the countries clash over tariffs, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, rare-earth minerals, and export controls. Republican lawmakers led by Sen. Roger Wicker
Roger WickerAmerican lawyer and politician (born 1951) criticized the welcome and urged Trump to confront Xi. Trump defended direct engagement. AI safety remains on the agenda, but neither side has backed a broader development slowdown.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets cast the meeting as Trump softening toward Xi while Beijing arrived with more leverage. The New York Times emphasized Trump giving Xi a pass, using that phrase to frame the welcome as too deferential. CNN stressed China’s stronger position in technology, manufacturing, and supply chains. The New York Times also saw little hope for serious AI safety cooperation.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets framed the visit as a test of strength against a communist rival, not just diplomacy. The Daily Wire highlighted the airport welcome as protocol-bending respect paired with U.S. military power. Fox News presented the summit as a tense showdown over AI, trade, rare earths, fentanyl, and Taiwan. The Epoch Times cited Sen. Roger Wicker warning against a lavish welcome without tougher pressure.
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