JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: A U.S. Marine carries a Chinese flag as members of the U.S. military prepare for the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 23, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is hosting President Xi for a three-day state visit to Washington, DC where the leaders are expected to discuss trade practices, artificial intelligence and furthering “strategic stability” between their countries. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)