(The Center Square) – Fresh off President Donald Trump’s address before the UN’s General Assembly Tuesday, the president is scheduled to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday evening.
Trump is set to greet Xi as he lands at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland Wednesday night, ahead of an historic state visit. The president’s plan to meet Xi upon his arrival at JBA is considered rare, as presidents typically greet world leaders at the White House.
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