Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews 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, 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 was issued noting that the B-1 bombers are no longer nuclear-capable, contrary to an initial report by the reporter.
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Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet and a military flyover to kick off a historic three-day US visit.
During the welcome, which 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's combat arsenal and produce a notoriously loud roar when they pass by.
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.
Video by Mabel Pickering
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Trump Welcomes Xi with B-1 Bomber Flyover at Joint Base Andrews State Visit