US President Barack Obama (R) stands with Chinese President Xi Jinping as he welcomes him at the White House for an official State Visit in Washington September 25, 2015.[Photo/Agencies]

US President Barack Obama welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan at the White House for an official state visit.

Obama said 'Nihao' in Chinese when opening his welcome speech.

This reciprocates President Obama's State Visit to China in November 2014, making it the tenth state affair of the Obama Administration, the White House said.

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama prepare for welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at the White House in Washington September 25, 2015. [Photo/www.whithouse.gov]

US President Barack Obama welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and first lady Peng Liyuan at the White House for an official state visit.

Obama said 'Nihao' in Chinese when opening his welcome speech.

This reciprocates President Obama's State Visit to China in November 2014, making it the tenth state affair of the Obama Administration, the White House said.

US President Barack Obama (L) makes a speech during an official ceremony to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan at the White House in Washington September 25, 2015. [Photo/www.whithouse.gov]