Here's who is attending the Trump-Xi state dinner
President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Thursday, September 24. The event followed a landmark meeting between the two leaders. Guests included tech executives, Fox News personality Jesse Watters, and Ivanka Trump with her daughter, Arabella Kushner. While Trump focused on trade discussions, Xi described the current state of ties as a new historical juncture. The dinner featured sea bass and was met with protests outside the White House.
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- ✓ President Trump hosted a state dinner for President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan on September 24.
- ✓ The guest list included technology executives.
- ✓ The dinner menu featured sea bass.
- ✓ Protests occurred as President Xi Jinping attended the White House event.
What changed
The dinner has concluded, revealing the guest list, menu details, and specific diplomatic talking points.
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Trump hosts state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Thursday, September 24. The event followed a landmark meeting between the two leaders. Guests included tech executives, Fox News personality Jesse Watters, and Ivanka Trump with her daughter, Arabella Kushner. While Trump focused on trade discussions, Xi described the current state of ties as a new historical juncture. The dinner featured sea bass and was met with protests outside the White House.
Why it matters
The dinner serves as a diplomatic effort to manage relations between the two largest global economies. It blends culinary diplomacy with high-level trade and technology discussions. The event follows a period of tension and a recent landmark meeting between the heads of state.
What is confirmed
- President Trump hosted a state dinner for President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan on September 24.
- The guest list included technology executives.
- The dinner menu featured sea bass.
- Protests occurred as President Xi Jinping attended the White House event.
Still unconfirmed
- Jesse Watters was branded a clown by Fox News viewers after shaking President Xi's hand.
- Ivanka Trump's daughter Arabella Kushner attended the dinner.
What to watch next
- Official trade agreements resulting from the landmark meeting
- Diplomatic responses to the state dinner talking points
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (10)
- CNN — China’s Xi will attend state dinner at the White House after landmark meeting with Trump
- The New York Times — As Trump Hosts State Dinner Honoring Xi, See the Menu
- CNBC — Here's who is attending the Trump-Xi state dinner
- Honolulu Star-Advertiser — Protests as China’s President Xi Jinping attends state dinner at the White House
- LancasterOnline — Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
- www.thestar.com.my — How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House
- www.aol.com — Jesse Watters branded a 'clown' after shaking Xi Jinping's hand at state dinner
- www.aol.com — Ivanka Trump's Daughter Arabella Looks All Grown Up as They Attend State Dinner in Glam Looks
- uk.sports.yahoo.com — Trump is attending a big college football game, and coaches are worried about disruptions
- www.kunm.org — Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
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