Xi lands in U.S. for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday for a state visit to the United States. He was greeted upon his arrival by U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. presidents typically receive visiting foreign leaders at the White House, making Trump's decision to welcome Xi directly on the tarmac at the foot of the aircraft stairs a rare and unusual diplomatic gesture.
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AxiosHighlights the unusual nature of the tarmac greeting as a rare diplomatic gesture