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Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China’s leader arrives for his US state visit

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks — and a little schmoozing — at the White House with President Donald Trump.

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  1. The Hill

    Trump to greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews ahead of state visit (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump will greet Chinese President Xi Jinping when he arrives at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. Xi’s arrival will kick off his state visit to the White House, which will include bilateral meetings and a state dinner.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China’s leader arrives for his US state visit (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The first state visit by the leader of China in more than a decade takes place next week when President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for high-stakes talks — and a little schmoozing — at the White House with President Donald Trump.

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