Chinese President Xi Jinping Concludes Washington Visit with Tour of National Archives
Chinese President Xi Jinping is concluding his visit to Washington, D.C., by touring the National Archives with President Donald Trump to view the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, September 25, 2026 —
Chinese President Xi Jinping is concluding his official visit to Washington, D.C., with a notable tour of the National Archives. President Donald Trump accompanied President Xi for the visit to the repository of U.S. historical documents.
The itinerary included viewing foundational American texts, specifically the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These documents are central to the United States’ legal and governmental framework. The National Archives houses and preserves these and other significant records of American history.
The visit to the National Archives marks a specific event within the broader context of President Xi’s engagements in the U.S. capital. The specifics of the discussions or any detailed outcomes beyond the shared viewing of these documents were not immediately available.
Details regarding the precise timing of the visit within the overall schedule of President Xi’s activities were not provided. The trend summary indicates this tour is a concluding event of his time in Washington, D.C.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHELLE L. PRICE, Associated Press on www.wric.com, see more information here.
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