JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Members of the U.S. military prepare for the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 23, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is hosting President Xi for a three-day state visit to Washington, DC where the leaders are expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and furthering “strategic stability” between their countries. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)