President Trump was welcomed by Chinese President Xi Jinping with a handshake outside the Great Hall of the People to kick off their high-stakes summit in Beijing.

The two leaders participated in a welcome ceremony, which included the playing of the U.S. national anthem by a Chinese military band and an inspection of the troops.

ABC News' Rachel Scott has more on the importance of the meeting.
https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-arrives-beijing-high-stakes-summit-xi/story?id=132910116
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