President Xi Jinping arrives in San Francisco on Tuesday for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Photo: Screenshot from CCTV.com

President Xi shakes hands with Gavin Newsom, Governor of California. Photo: Xinhua

President Xi is welcomed by senior U.S. officials including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the airport. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese delegates and American officials wait to receive President Xi at San Francisco International Airport. Photo: VCG

A China FAW Group Co. Ltd. Hongqi vehicle transports Xi to his hotel. Photo:David Paul Morris/VCG

Overseas Chinese in San Francisco cheer as the vehicle carrying Xi passes by. Photo: VCG

A man waves the Chinese national flag on one of the streets near Moscone Centre, the main venue for the APEC meeting. Photo:VCG

Chinese and U.S. national flags are positioned along the routes from the airport to the APEC venue. The APEC Summit takes place through Friday. Photo: VCG