US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington as the United States and China simultaneously extended their trade agreement for another two months.
According to Al Jazeera, Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, September 23, for a three-day visit, and Trump personally welcomed him at Joint Base Andrews in an unusual move.
This is the first time in 11 years that a US president has welcomed a foreign leader at the air base.
Al Jazeera reported that the two leaders are expected to discuss trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also announced that the trade agreement known as the “Busan Agreement,” which was due to expire on November 10, has been extended until January 10.
After arriving in Washington, Xi Jinping said that the United States and China should be partners rather than rivals. He added that the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and “making America great again” could advance together and benefit the world.
Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States comes as the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is being held in New York.
