US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying rivalry ↧ Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with ​both leaders keen to showcase stable ties despite a deep underlying rivalry.