Special 21-gun salute at Joint Base Andrews as Trump greets Xi

As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed him in person at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired.

The 21-gun salute is among the highest military honors accorded to a visiting head of state, but is rarely rendered at an airport.

The special arrangement underscores the significance of the visit and the exceptional welcome extended to the Chinese leader.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service