The summit is scheduled to include bilateral talks between the leaders of the U.S. and China.
The board of the head of China arrived in the United States in California.
Chinese President Xi Jinping flew to San Francisco to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Xinhua News Agency reported.
The guest of honor was welcomed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden will hold talks today, November 15.
The APEC Economic Forum, which is taking place this week, will end on November 17.
Note, the last time Xi Jinping was in the United States six years ago.