Demonstrators converged in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States, according to Breitbart, which aired live coverage of the gatherings. The Chinese leader arrived in the U.S. on Wednesday evening and was met at Joint Base Andrews by President Donald Trump.
The protests unfolded against the backdrop of a high-profile diplomatic visit, with activists using the moment to draw attention to their opposition to Xi’s leadership and to the Chinese Communist Party’s policies. Breitbart reported that earlier on Thursday, pro-communist counter-protesters attacked Tibetan activists who had gathered to demonstrate against the CCP leader’s presence in D.C.
Details about the confrontation were limited in the initial reporting, including the number of people involved and whether any injuries or arrests followed. The incident fits a pattern that has accompanied Xi’s overseas trips in recent years, where supporters of the Chinese government and critics of its policies have occasionally clashed in the streets of host cities.
A visit with high stakes
Xi’s arrival marks a significant moment in U.S.-China relations, with the two leaders set to engage on an agenda that typically spans trade, security, and regional tensions. The meeting at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday evening gave the visit an early, visible start, and the protests that followed highlighted how such diplomatic engagements draw in diaspora communities and human rights advocates eager to press their concerns.
Tibetan activists have been a recurring presence at events involving Chinese officials, using demonstrations to raise issues related to Tibet’s status and religious freedom. Their decision to gather in Washington this week reflects their view that Xi’s visit offers a rare opportunity to reach an American audience and policymakers.
The presence of counter-protesters loyal to Beijing, meanwhile, underscores the competing narratives that surround China’s global image. Breitbart’s report did not specify which groups organized the counter-demonstration or how the confrontation with Tibetan activists unfolded.
Coverage continues
Breitbart is providing live coverage of the demonstrations, with video from the scene as events develop. As the visit proceeds, further protests and reactions are expected in the capital and elsewhere, and official statements from the White House or the Chinese embassy may shed additional light on the day’s events.
For now, the scene in Washington captures a familiar dynamic: a diplomatic visit framed by pageantry and policy, shadowed by the voices of those who oppose the visiting leader’s government. The coming days will determine whether Thursday’s clashes remain isolated incidents or signal broader unrest around the visit.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2026/09/24/watch-live-demonstrators-gather-in-d-c-to-protest-chinas-xi-jinping-visit/