Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington DC, the second stop of his first US state visit.

US President Barack Obama earlier welcomed Xi Jinping to the White House. They have also held a private talks at a working dinner. White House aides say the presidents will discuss major issues between the two countries. [Xinhua]?

US President Barack Obama earlier welcomed Xi to the White House. They have also held a private talks at a working dinner. White House aides say the presidents will discuss major issues between the two countries.

On Friday US time, Xi will receive a grand welcoming ceremony at the White House, and hold further talks with his US counterpart.

President Xi will receive a grand welcoming ceremony at the White House, and hold further talks with his US counterpart.?

Before flying to the US capital, Xi concluded a busy two-and-a-half-day stay in the West Coast city of Seattle, home to may technology and aviation companies. The president's next stop will be New York.

He will be in the city September 26–28 for a series of summits and meetings marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.