All you need to know about a state visit, as White House rolls out red carpet for Xi
On these grand occasions, which aim to strengthen relationships between countries, it’s more than just pomp and pageantry involved
The United States’ capital is bracing for high-level bilateral discussions served with a side of symbolic gestures, marking Xi’s first state visit to the country since 2015.
But what exactly makes this a state visit, and how does it differ from other official visits? Does the distinction matter?
The South China Morning Post breaks down what this means.
