https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-praises-us-china-friendship-talks-up-white-house-ballroom-during-state-dinner-for-china-s-xiContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-praises-us-china-friendship-talks-up-white-house-ballroom-during-state-dinner-for-china-s-xihttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-praises-us-china-friendship-talks-up-white-house-ballroom-during-state-dinner-for-china-s-xi#u85216Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:15:08 +0000President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House following a landmark meeting between the two leaders. The high-profile evening featured sea bass and drew a lengthy guest list of prominent technology executives. Amid the diplomatic events and bilateral discussions, protests also unfolded outside the White House grounds regarding the visit.Why it mattersState visits represent the highest form of diplomatic engagement between world powers, carrying significant weight for global trade, security, and diplomatic relations. This meeting brings together