Xi-Trump summit day 1 highlights: red carpet for China’s leader, Rubio defends visit, and more
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From first ladies Peng, Melania renewing acquaintance to helicopter that Xi likely won’t board, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting
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SCMP Published: 7:50pm, 24 Sep 2026 We have put together stories from our coverage of Xi and Trump’s meeting in the US so far. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing .
1. Big picture or big deals? What the Xi-Trump summit holds for China and the US
With the balance of power shifting between the US and China, the success of this week’s summit hinges not on headline-grabbing deals, but on practical, cautious consensus under a new strategic stability framework, according to Chinese researchers.
2. Video of US military adjusting red carpet for China’s Xi sparks online backlash
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