In a rare move, Trump greeted Xi and his wife as they touched down in the US ahead of a state visit that is set to kick off Thursday morning with a jam-packed schedule of events, and is due to wrap up in Washington on Friday.

A military flyover greeted the two leaders and their wives.

Outside the base's gate, there was reportedly a group of protesters who clashed with law enforcement. The leader's visit is expected to attract multiple protests and rallies.

The visit follows Trump's visit to China in May, which was set against a backdrop of Chinese pageantry. Trump is expected to return the favor by hosting a state dinner, with the president likely to showcase a slew of upgrades to the White House, including a new helipad that the president unveiled Monday.

The president and First Lady Melania Trump [officially greeted] Xi and his wife at the White House on Thursday morning, where they ... participated in an official arrival ceremony and military review, followed by a bilateral meeting and a state dinner in the evening. (Screengrab image: via Real America's Voice)

The visit is expected to conclude with the two leaders and their wives visiting the National Archives in Washington, DC.

Military members have been seen rehearsing the much-anticipated arrival for days. The White House itself has undergone a facelift in recent weeks, with the refurbishing of the columns on the north portico. On Monday, The Center Square eyed grounds keepers planting new shrubs along the north lawn of the White House.

While the two world superpowers are locked in a race for dominance in artificial intelligence, among other things, the two leaders maintain mutual respect. (Screengrab image: via Real America's Voice)

In the past, Trump has praised Xi as a "great leader," while underscoring the relationship between the two countries.

During the May meeting, Trump highlighted trade as his top priority, accompanied by more than a dozen top US business leaders. Multiple reports indicate influential US business and tech leaders are clamoring for an invitation to the state dinner.

Trade will likely be a top issue leading up to the meeting, with a US trade deficit with China of $202.1 billion in 2025, according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. China is the third-largest trade partner with the US.

The debate over AI will likely take center stage during the meeting, as the Trump administration seeks to accelerate the technology's adoption, citing concerns that China could dominate the industry.

Despite the positive relationship between the two leaders, the Trump administration has made allegations against China over its involvement in US elections, claiming China interfered with the 2020 election, with the president describing it as the "largest compromise of election data in history," adding that it led to "China's illicit acquisition of 220 million US voter files."

Trump has also warned against China's involvement in aiding Iran with weapons and intelligence against American forces in the region. Up until the full US naval blockade of Iranian ports, China was Iran's largest exporter of oil.

On Tuesday afternoon, the US House Select Committee on China released a video and investigative findings detailing China's support for Iran.

The committee accuses China of supporting Iran, and detailing how it "helps the regime in Tehran evade oil sanctions and use satellite imagery to strike US troops." The committee has "concluded, the Chinese Communist Party keeps the economies of Iran and Russia afloat while fueling its own authoritarian agenda."

"The video...declares 'China's dark fleet is an economic lifeline, shipping illegal oil to bypass sanctions.' It also notes that China 'helps Iran with satellite imagery and targeting data for attacks on US military assets in the Middle East," according to the committee.

In addition, many Republicans, including within the Trump administration, have raised alarms over thousands of Chinese citizens exploiting birthright citizenship through birthright tourism.

During the meeting in May, Taiwan was a top issue for China, as the communist country doesn't recognize Taiwan as an independent country, causing tension, while the US recognizes and supports Taiwan's independence.

The US continues to sell weapons to Taiwan in defense of China, with the Trump administration having approved an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan last year. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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