Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at Andrews base with red carpet and B-1 bomber flyover
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Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet ceremony and a military flyover by two B-1 bombers to mark the start of a historic three-day US visit. The supersonic bombers, described as a key part of the US combat arsenal, produced a loud roar as they passed overhead. The BBC's Bernd Debusmann reported on the pomp and pageantry of the welcome. A correction note clarified that the B-1 bombers are no longer nuclear-capable and cannot carry nuclear weapons, amending an earlier report.
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Overview
Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet and military flyover to kick off a historic three-day US visit.
Key Details
- The welcome ceremony included a red carpet.
- Two B-1 bombers flew overhead to celebrate Xi's arrival.
- The supersonic aircraft are a key part of the US combat arsenal and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.
Analysis
The BBC's Bernd Debusmann was at Joint Base Andrews and unpacks the pomp and pageantry behind Xi's welcome to America.
Correction (24 September): The reporter in this video originally referred to two B-1 bombers being nuclear-capable. That is no longer the case, and they cannot carry nuclear weapons. The video has been amended accordingly.
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