Politics
Trump Prepares for Lavish State Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Trump is set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit. The event has sparked controversy among China hawks in the U.S., who are concerned about the contrast with his tough stance on trade with Canada.
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The Hill
China hawks on both sides of the aisle in the U.S. are seething as President Trump prepares to welcome the country’s President Xi Jinping for what is expected to be a lavish three-day state visit to Washington. Unlike with other world leaders, Trump is pulling out all the stops for his Chinese coun
2026-09-24 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump heads into his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week on the heels of waging a bruising trade war with Canada that has badly damaged relations with that country. It's a stark contrast from how he’s handled trade talks with China, a rival nation that many in Congress see
2026-09-24 10:00 UTC