Donald Trump says U.S. and China "made tremendous strides" on issues facing both countries

President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington with elaborate ceremonies, including meeting Xi’s aircraft, a South Lawn arrival, handshakes with their spouses, and a military review in the Rose Garden. Inside the White House, Trump spoke warmly of the relationship and said the countries had advanced on matters important to both. The event was also marked by friction: Chinese photographers scuffled with U.S. security personnel before the welcome, and reports said administration officials threatened to remove a Chinese official over interference with an American live broadcast. Nearby protesters both denounced Xi and welcomed him. Lawmakers from both parties and some administration allies criticized the grand welcome; Republican Sen. Roger Wicker said he would have advised against inviting Xi because of concerns about Xi and the Chinese Communist Party.