1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, the 1st and 2nd paragraphs.) List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. Who was the last president to greet a world leader for a state visit at Joint Base Andrews?

3. What announcement did U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent make this week regarding China?

4. What topics are President Trump and Xi Jin Ping expected to discuss during Xi's visit this week?

5. a) What did President Xi agreed to do during a meeting with President Trump in South Korea in October?
b) Did Xi follow through on his promise? Explain.
c) Why do you think Xi Jin Ping is viewed as responsible for China's part in the fentanyl crisis in the U.S.?

6. President Trump is being criticized by some for his decision to personally greet President Xi at JBA, as well as speaking in a complimentary manner about him.
-Communist China and its leader for life Xi Jin Ping is an adversary of the U.S.
-President Trump knows the threat China poses to America. He has said we need to beat China in its quest for AI dominance and global supremacy. He has taken many steps in Latin America (Panama Canal, Shield of the Americas, Chile's fiber-optic cable connection with China, China's deep water port in Peru, China's control over Venezuela...) to stop China.

Regarding Trump's strategy with Xi, Google AI notes:

• According to statements from the First Lady on September 23, President Trump wanted to personally greet Xi on American soil to show maximum respect and foster a positive bilateral dynamic.
• The president has frequently praised Xi publicly, stating in early September 2026 that Xi is a "great gentleman" and emphasizing that they "get along great" despite intense commercial rivalry.
• As part of Trump's "Dealmaker" strategy, political analysts suggest Trump’s warm welcome is intended to soften Beijing's stance ahead of high-stakes discussions on trade tariffs and manufacturing dominance.
• By managing the relationship warmly, Trump aims to establish stable bilateral dialogue regarding artificial intelligence and technological competition.

a) Do you think Trump's strategy will ultimately be successful in making a deal with Communist China on trade, AI, etc.?
b) Ask a parent the same question.