Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit to the country in over a decade. Upon his arrival, he was greeted on the tarmac by U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a rare diplomatic gesture by an American president toward a Chinese leader.
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How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Japan Times (JP)
Focuses on the rarity of the presidential tarmac greeting
South China Morning Post (HK)
Emphasizes the historic nature of the long-delayed state visit