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Trump Greets Xi on Tarmac in First 64 Years

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 11:43 PM UTC · How we work

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Historic tarmac greeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Washington on September 23, 2026, where U.S. President Donald Trump greeted him.
It marked the first time in 64 years a U.S. president welcomed a foreign leader on a tarmac.
President Trump described Xi as “strong, vibrant and fit” during the arrival ceremony.
Xi announced pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will go to Zoo Atlanta, pandas there since 2024.

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Edited Trump Photo

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Washington on September 23, 2026, and was greeted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump posted a photo on Truth Social that omitted his left glove, prompting observers to note the edited image.
A red carpet and military flyover were provided for Xi’s arrival.
The Busan trade pact was extended to Jan 10 2027, a move Yun Sun called unprecedented.

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Chinese President Xi announced that pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will be sent to Zoo Atlanta and that 100,000 American students will be invited to study in China over the next five years.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Historic tarmac greeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews in Washington on September 23, 2026, where U.S. President Donald Trump greeted him.
It marked the first time in 64 years a U.S. president welcomed a foreign leader on a tarmac.
President Trump described Xi as “strong, vibrant and fit” during the arrival ceremony.
Xi announced pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will go to Zoo Atlanta, pandas there since 2024.

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