See the menu for Trump’s state dinner with China’s Xi Jinping
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House following a landmark meeting between the two leaders. The high-profile evening featured culinary diplomacy, a menu highlighted by sea bass, and an absence of one notable American staple. Washington powerbrokers, business leaders, and billionaires gathered alongside tech titans, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, and Elon Musk, who were seated at the head table with both presidents. Xi spoke of a new historical juncture for bilateral ties, while Trump discussed trade.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner at the White House honoring China's leader Xi Jinping.
- ✓ Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, and Elon Musk were seated at the head table with the two presidents.
- ✓ The state dinner menu featured sea bass.
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping attended a state dinner hosted by President Donald Trump at the White House following a landmark meeting.
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Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for State Dinner at White House
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House following a landmark meeting between the two leaders. The high-profile evening featured culinary diplomacy, a menu highlighted by sea bass, and an absence of one notable American staple. Washington powerbrokers, business leaders, and billionaires gathered alongside tech titans, including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, and Elon Musk, who were seated at the head table with both presidents. Xi spoke of a new historical juncture for bilateral ties, while Trump discussed trade.
Why it matters
State dinners serve as high-level diplomatic instruments to project national influence and manage complex international relationships. This diplomatic engagement between the United States and China follows a series of trade and geopolitical tensions, making the inclusion of prominent technology executives a notable signal regarding commercial cooperation. The White House event combined formal diplomacy with prominent business leaders to address bilateral relations.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner at the White House honoring China's leader Xi Jinping.
- Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, and Elon Musk were seated at the head table with the two presidents.
- The state dinner menu featured sea bass.
Still unconfirmed
- GM CEO Mary Barra attended the state dinner for Xi Jinping.
What to watch next
- Official readouts detailing trade and policy agreements resulting from the summit
- Further announcements regarding technological cooperation between US and Chinese executives
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- Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: GM CEO Mary Barra to attend Trump's state dinner for Xi, sources say
- The Washington Post — See the menu for Trump’s state dinner with China’s Xi Jinping
- CNN — China’s Xi will attend state dinner at the White House after landmark meeting with Trump
- Fox News — What's on the menu for Trump's state dinner with China's Xi? One American staple is notably missing
- The New York Times — Tech Titans Will Mingle With Trump and Xi at State Dinner
- www.chicagotribune.com — President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Xi Jinping features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
- www.yahoo.com — Trump hosts Xi Jinping state dinner with top tech CEOs
- www.thestar.com.my — How was dinner? Takeaways from Xi and Trump’s evening at the White House
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