Washington, DC: Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming US state visit will feature a major military ceremony, including 479 personnel from all branches of the US Armed Forces and a flyover by a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber and four F-22 Raptors.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan during the September 23 to 25 visit.
— First Lady Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) September 21, 2026
The formal State Arrival Ceremony will take place on Thursday, September 24, following Xi’s arrival at Joint Base Andrews a day earlier.
The ceremony will include US and Chinese flags, military honours, national anthems performed by the US Marine Band, and remarks by Presidents Trump and Xi.
Military demonstrations will feature the Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Drum and Bugle Corps.
After the ceremony, Melania Trump and Madame Peng will visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. A State Dinner will be held Thursday evening.
On Friday, both couples will have tea at the White House before visiting the National Archives.
“At the invitation of President of the United States of America Donald J. Trump, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
