Chinese President Xi Jinping made an official visit to the US after 11 years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan were welcomed by US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Visiting the US after 11 years, Xi made a written statement upon his arrival in the country. Xi emphasized that China and the US should be partners, not rivals, stating that the 'great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation' and the vision to 'make America great again' could complement each other and benefit the world.
Trump, in his speech during the welcoming ceremony, expressed his great pleasure in hosting Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, stating that this was a visit that attracted the attention of the entire world.