Trump offers warm welcome as China's Xi arrives for US visit

Figure caption, A red carpet and military flyover - How Trump welcomed Xi

US President Donald Trump has greeted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping with a military flyover and 100ft (30m) red carpet to kick off their three-day summit in Washington.

In a rare move, Trump met China's premier at the airport as the US Air Force band marched on the tarmac and US and Chinese flags flew.

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening in Maryland.

The high-stakes visit - Xi's first trip to Washington since 2015 - is expected to include closed-door meetings, a state dinner, and plenty to discuss, from AI, to the Iran war and Taiwan, and an extended trade truce.

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, This is Xi's first visit to Washington since 2015