Trump's personal welcome of Xi at Joint Base Andrews reflected genuine respect and diplomatic strength, not weakness.
Disputes
“Quite frankly, had the White House asked me for advice, I would have suggested the president not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such a lavish welcome here in the United States of America based on all of the troubling issues we have with President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party,”
CBS News Trump meets Xi on the Andrews tarmac, a welcome last given in 1962 ›
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“President Xi hosted President Trump in China for a historic summit this summer, and President Trump is reciprocating his hospitality by welcoming the Chinese delegation for a reciprocal visit this week,”