Xi's Washington Visit: The Stage Is Set for a High Stakes Dance The impending state visit of President Xi Jinping to Washington in September has all the makings of a high wire act.
It will be Xi's first official visit to the US capital since taking office in 2013, and preparations are being closely watched by both sides.
Tensions between the two nations have been escalating over the past year, particularly on trade and security issues. President Trump's trip to China in May set a tone for what promises to be a challenging meeting.