Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping in first US state visit in over a decade

US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for high-level bilateral talks during Xi's first state visit to the United States in over ten years. In a notable diplomatic gesture, Trump met the Chinese leader at the aircraft ramp upon his arrival on September 24.

According to statements from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions encompassed key international security matters, including the conflict in Ukraine, stability in the Middle East, and security on the Korean Peninsula.

The summit follows prior requests from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who urged Washington to encourage Beijing to exercise its diplomatic leverage over Moscow to push for de-escalation. Analysts suggest Beijing may seek trade or economic concessions from Washington in exchange for shifting its positioning regarding Russia.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Radio Svoboda, Ukrainska Pravda