Three hundred youngsters waved miniature American and Chinese flags in front of themselves and then over their head in unison.
“Welcome, welcome! Warm welcome!” the children chanted in Chinese.
U.S. President Donald Trump greeted dignitaries after deplaning, then stopped and grinned, taking in the scene.
He didn’t answer questions, instead climbing in a limo on the way to his hotel.
The president has nothing more on his public schedule until Thursday.
Following him off the plane were Trump’s son, Eric, and Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law, as well as assorted travelers, including Space X chief Elon Musk.