Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in the United States for his inaugural visit in six years, marking a significant diplomatic event. During this trip, he is set to engage in a critical meeting with Joe Biden, the location of which remains undisclosed and is scheduled for Wednesday morning in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Following the discussions with President Biden, Xi is slated to participate in the annual summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.
This face-to-face interaction between Xi and Biden is pivotal, representing the first meeting between the leaders of the two nations in a year. U.S. officials have underscored its importance as an opportunity to alleviate tensions in what is widely regarded as one of the world’s most precarious geopolitical rivalries.
Upon arrival, President Xi greeted onlookers from the steps of his Air China plane, after which he descended to meet key U.S. officials on the tarmac. The welcoming party included Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns.
Subsequently, Xi embarked on his journey into San Francisco, where demonstrations are anticipated both in support of and opposition to his visit. The visit carries substantial global implications and is closely watched amid the complex dynamics of U.S.-China relations.
