Overview
- The White House published a detailed itinerary that confirms arrival honors, a State Arrival Ceremony with 479 military personnel, musical and historic ceremonial units, military demonstrations and a B‑2/F‑22 flyover, museum visits, a State Dinner and an archives viewing.
- President Donald J. Trump will personally greet Xi Jinping upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews before the formal White House ceremonies.
- The State Arrival Ceremony on the White House grounds will feature anthem performances by the United States Marine Band, remarks by both presidents, a military review and ceremonial demonstrations by units such as the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and the Marine Silent Drill Platoon.
- A State Dinner is planned for Thursday evening with guest details to be announced separately and First Lady Melania Trump will host a cultural visit for Madame Peng Liyuan to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art.
- Beyond pageantry, related coverage says the visit will provide a forum for high-level discussions about artificial intelligence, advanced chips, trade and supply chains and could include senior U.S. business leaders in parallel meetings, a development that may affect future policy and industry access.