US first lady Melania Trump is set to lead key Cultural diplomacy events during the coming Official state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, marking their first visit to the White House since 2015.According to an official itinerary released by the first lady’s office, the three-day visit, scheduled from September 23 to 25, will feature extensive ceremonial honours alongside dedicated cultural exchanges highlighting Sino-American relations.Melania will join US President Donald Trump to officially welcome Peng and President Xi to the White House on Thursday following their scheduled arrival at Joint Base Andrews the previous evening.The SCMP reported on September 17 that Trump would greet Xi at Joint Base Andrews, not only at the White House, a rare presidential airport welcome.
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MON · 2026-09-21 · 15:26 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0921-112949
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First ladies step forward as Trump lays on rare honours for Xi
First Lady Melania Trump will lead cultural diplomacy events during the upcoming three-day state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, from September 23 to 25. This marks the Chinese couple's first White House visit since 2015.
Nayan SethSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-21 · 15:26 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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First Lady Melania Trump will lead cultural diplomacy events during the upcoming three-day state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, from September 23 to 25. This marks the Chinese couple's first White House visit since 2015. The itinerary includes extensive ceremonial honors and cultural exchanges aimed at highlighting Sino-American relations. Melania Trump, along with President Donald Trump, will officially welcome Peng and Xi to the White House on Thursday. President Trump will also provide a rare presidential airport welcome for Xi upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews the evening prior.
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Donald Trump will greet Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews, a rare presidential airport welcome.
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Melania Trump will join Donald Trump to welcome Peng and Xi Jinping to the White House.
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The visit will feature ceremonial honours and cultural exchanges highlighting Sino-American relations.
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The state visit is scheduled from September 23 to 25.
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Melania Trump will lead key cultural diplomacy events during Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan's state visit.
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