Watch: Trump anticipated Xi's visit for months

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: September 24, 2026Country: United States

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Watch: Trump anticipated Xi's visit for months

US President Donald Trump had been preparing for months for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, renovating the White House, lamenting the unfinished ballroom, and readying a marble helipad. He welcomed Xi at Joint Base Andrews with a military flyover and a 100-foot red carpet. Trump has long expressed admiration for strongman leaders around the world, highlighting the significance of this diplomatic visit.

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