Viral reaction at Joint Base Andrews frames Chinese president’s visit as leaders prepare for crucial talks on trade and security3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 3:43pm, 24 Sep 2026Updated: 3:46pm, 24 Sep 2026As Xi arrived at the military base just outside Washington on Thursday, he was greeted with a ceremony that included the US Air Force band playing the American and Chinese national anthems, a 21-gun salute, a guard of honour, a display of six F-16 and six F-22 fighter jets, and a flyover by two B-1 Lancer bombers.Trump winces as fighter jet flies over during welcoming for XiFootage showed that near the end of the US national anthem, reacting to the roaring sound of the B-1 flyover, Trump, who was saluting, ducked, gritted his teeth, turned his head to look at the aircraft, and lowered his salute in front of reporters and cameramen.
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Xi maintains composure during US military flyover for historic tarmac welcome
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington on Thursday, ahead of crucial talks with US President Donald Trump. The ceremony included military honors such as national anthems, a 21-gun salute, a guard of honor, and a display of fighter jets.
Albee ZhangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-24 · 07:43 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington on Thursday, ahead of crucial talks with US President Donald Trump. The ceremony included military honors such as national anthems, a 21-gun salute, a guard of honor, and a display of fighter jets. During a flyover by two B-1 Lancer bombers, President Trump visibly reacted to the noise, ducking and gritting his teeth, while President Xi appeared unfazed. This event occurred as leaders prepared for discussions on trade and security.
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Footage showed Trump reacting to the sound of the B-1 flyover.
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During the US national anthem and a B-1 bomber flyover, Donald Trump appeared to wince, duck, and lower his salute.
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Xi Jinping received a formal military welcome ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, including a 21-gun salute and fighter jet flyover.
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The visit involves crucial talks on trade and security between the US and China.
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