PHOTOS: Trump rolls out the red carpet and a B-1 flyover for Xi’s arrival

Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi's US state visit

The US president met his Chinese counterpart on the tarmac in a rare show of courtesy ahead of the three-day state visit which is expected to cover issues including AI, trade, Iran and Taiwan.

Sep 23, 2026

A red carpet and military flyover - How Trump welcomed Xi

The two B-1 bombers that flew overhead are a key part of the US's combat arsenal, and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.

Sep 23, 2026

PHOTOS: Trump rolls out the red carpet and a B-1 flyover for Xi’s arrival

President Donald Trump literally rolled out the red carpet for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday night, mirroring the scene Xi gifted to Trump when the president touched down in Beijing for a state visit back in May. Xi touched down at Joint Base Andrews just after 5:30 p.m. EDT, where he was greeted […]

Sep 23, 2026