It's the Chinese leader's first state visit to Washington since 2015, and comes as a trade agreement is set to expire in November.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where he was met with a rare planeside greeting from U.S. President Donald Trump, who was there to welcome his counterpart instead of waiting for him to drive up to the White House.

The White House TV pool has suspended its coverage of President Trump since he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. The suspension was not expected to change before the China leader’s arrival on Wednesday.

BEIJING/WASHINGTON — Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to arrive in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit in 11 years, opening high-stakes talks with President Trump at a pivotal moment for both men.

Ahead of Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping, former Defense Secretary Mark Esper urges him to stand his ground and avoid flattering the leader.

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit where the superpowers' tensions over trade,

The Chinese leader has not been seen since the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 13, according to reports.

Discussion about the Chinese leader’s health is heavily censored in China even as the 73-year-old is expected to remain in power.