Trump and Xi toast new chapter in friendship at White House state dinner
Summary
President Donald Trump hosted China President Xi Jinping at a state dinner in the White House, highlighting a new phase in US-China relations. Both leaders spoke positively about their relationship and pledged to continue talks for stability, although experts say no major agreements were made.Key Facts
- President Trump welcomed President Xi Jinping to the White House for a state dinner during Xi’s three-day visit to Washington.
- Both leaders praised their friendship and expressed hopes to maintain a stable relationship between their countries.
- Trump presented Xi with a bald eagle sculpture symbolizing America’s spirit, and invited him to visit the unfinished ballroom.
- Xi thanked the US hosts for their care and said the two nations aim to build a constructive and stable relationship.
- The dinner was attended by US officials, tech CEOs like Elon Musk, Trump family members, and conservative broadcasters.
- Protesters gathered outside the White House during Xi’s arrival, with some arrests made.
- Experts commented that while talks were friendly, no significant deals or changes resulted from the meetings.
- Xi referenced historic US-China ties from World War II and the 1970s “ping pong diplomacy” to emphasize the countries’ long relationship.
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