Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win
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US President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit. The high-profile arrival ceremony follows Xi's arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, accompanied by US First Lady Melania Trump.
The meeting marks the second encounter between the two leaders this year and comes as Trump looks for a trade win. While the summit is expected to be heavy on symbolism and light on substantive agreements, both leaders are keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying geopolitical rivalry.
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Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on the visual and ceremonial aspects of the arrival.
Express Tribune (Karachi, Pakistan) (PK)Emphasizes the strategic diplomatic context and underlying rivalry.