First Lady Melania Trump Releases Details Ahead of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of The People’s Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan’s Visit to The White House

Summary: The White House announced details for a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan, scheduled for September 23–26, 2026 — the first such visit in over a decade. Schedule: Wednesday, Sept. 23: President Trump greets Xi and Peng at Joint Base Andrews. Thursday, Sept. 24: A formal State Arrival Ceremony at the White House featuring 479 military personnel from all branches, an Armed Forces Full Honor Cordon, a U.S.-China flag display, Army Herald Trumpets fanfare, national anthems performed by the Marine Band, remarks from both presidents, a Presidential Salute, a Military Review in the Rose Garden with performances by the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and Marine Silent Drill Platoon, and a flyover featuring a B-2 Spirit bomber and four F-22 Raptors. Afterward, Melania Trump and Madame Peng will visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art. That evening, a State Dinner will be held in the East Room (further details to be announced September 23). Friday morning: The couples will have tea in the Red Room, then visit the National Archives to view historically significant U.S.-China documents, concluding the visit with a farewell there. Note: This document doesn't specify an exact departure date beyond "Friday," but based on the sequence described, the visit appears to run September 23 through Friday, September 25, 2026 (the header referencing September 24 as "Thursday" for the main visit day).