US President Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the US, greeting him on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews. This marks the beginning of Xi's state visit, which is taking place concurrently with the UN General Assembly in New York, though the Chinese leader is not attending the assembly.
The visit's itinerary includes a formal welcome on the South Lawn of the White House, a private tea with the US president and first lady, and a tour of the National Archives. Major tech leaders have also been invited to a state dinner for Xi.
Discussions between the two leaders are anticipated to cover the development of AI technology, ongoing trade relations, and Taiwan.