Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on September 23 for a three-day state visit, touching down at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted the Chinese leader and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at the steps of the aircraft, according to infohub.kz.
A red carpet about 30 meters long was rolled out for the arrival. The two leaders shook hands and spoke for several minutes as national anthems played and ceremonial cannon salutes rang out. It was the first time a US president has welcomed a foreign leader at Andrews Air Force Base in 11 years.
Even before the Trump-Xi talks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an agreement to extend the trade truce between Washington and Beijing until January 10, 2027. The previous deadline had been set to expire on November 10. According to Bessent, the extension gives both sides more time to negotiate a broader economic agreement.
The so-called Busan agreement was reached after Trump and Xi met in South Korea in October 2025. It provides for measures to ease trade tensions, including a suspension of some of the higher tariffs. Extending the truce does not by itself mean a new large-scale trade deal has been concluded.
The main talks between the leaders are scheduled for September 24. According to Reuters, the sides may discuss trade, rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence and Taiwan. Among possible outcomes, agency sources cite tariff cuts on certain goods and expanded dialogue between the two countries' militaries.
According to the White House schedule, an official welcome ceremony and a state dinner will be held on September 24. Among the guests, according to Reuters, are the heads of major technology companies, including Sam Altman, Jensen Huang and Tim Cook. A visit to the US National Archives is planned for September 25, after which the trip will conclude.