What to know about the Trump-Xi state visit:
- President Trump is welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to his first White House visit in more than a decade Thursday.
- Following an elaborate White House arrival ceremony in the morning, featuring military bands and fighter jet flyovers, the two leaders are expected to hold bilateral talks and a state dinner.
- The visit comes as the U.S. and China extend a monthslong tariff truce and navigate uncertainty around Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan. The two countries are also rivals on advanced artificial intelligence technology — but could discuss some safety protocols.
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