Trump greets Xi on tarmac in rare gesture
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What happened
President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews for the Chinese leader's state visit to Washington D.C. Wednesday evening. Why it matters: U.S. presidents typically receive visiting foreign leaders at the White House, making Trump's airport welcome an unusual diplomatic gesture. The latest: Trump met Xi at the foot of the stairs after the Chinese leader's jet landed at Joint Base Andrews, the U.S. military…
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