Who attended the White House dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping?
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner featuring high-profile guests from the technology sector. Billionaires Elon Musk and Jensen Huang were seated with the two leaders. Other attendees included Fox News personality Jesse Watters. During the evening, Xi described the current state of bilateral ties as "a new historical juncture" while Trump focused on trade. The event followed an elaborate reception for Xi, who had not visited the White House in 11 years.
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- ✓ Elon Musk and Jensen Huang were seated with President Trump and President Xi at the state dinner.
- ✓ Jesse Watters attended the state dinner and shook hands with Xi Jinping.
- ✓ Xi Jinping visited the White House for the first time in 11 years, with his previous visit occurring in 2015.
- ✓ The welcome ceremony for Xi included an honor guard, a military band, and a B-2 bomber flyover.
What changed
Guest lists and specific attendee details for the state dinner were released.
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Trump Hosts Chinese Leader Xi Jinping for White House State Dinner
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner featuring high-profile guests from the technology sector. Billionaires Elon Musk and Jensen Huang were seated with the two leaders. Other attendees included Fox News personality Jesse Watters. During the evening, Xi described the current state of bilateral ties as "a new historical juncture" while Trump focused on trade. The event followed an elaborate reception for Xi, who had not visited the White House in 11 years.
Why it matters
The visit occurs amid strategic competition and geopolitical differences between Washington and Beijing. This meeting is the first White House visit for Xi since 2015. The presence of tech titans suggests a focus on the intersection of technology and diplomacy.
What is confirmed
- Elon Musk and Jensen Huang were seated with President Trump and President Xi at the state dinner.
- Jesse Watters attended the state dinner and shook hands with Xi Jinping.
- Xi Jinping visited the White House for the first time in 11 years, with his previous visit occurring in 2015.
- The welcome ceremony for Xi included an honor guard, a military band, and a B-2 bomber flyover.
- Xi referred to ties between the two nations as "a new historical juncture" during the dinner.
What to watch next
- Official trade agreements resulting from the summit talks
- Diplomatic responses from Beijing regarding the White House tour
- Further disclosures of the full invite list
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- The Washington Post — Who is attending the White House dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping?
- Bloomberg — Trump-Xi Summit Live Coverage
- The New York Times — Trump Hosts Xi at the White House: Live Summit Meeting Updates
- Forbes — Billionaires Musk And Jensen Huang Among Those Seated With Trump And Xi At State Dinner (Photos)
- SCMP — Xi-Trump dinner puts US tech titans in spotlight – what does it mean for ties?
- Bloomberg.com — Here’s the Invite List for Trump’s State Dinner With China’s Xi
- WSJ — See the High-Profile Guests Who Attended the Trump-Xi Dinner
- 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.huffpost.com — Bill Maher Mocks Trump For Giving China Leader White House Tour: 'Xi Could Give A F**k'
- news.abplive.com — US-China Summit: Trump Gives Xi Jinping Grand White House Welcome After 11 Years
- radaronline.com — Jesse Watters Gushes Over Meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Donald Trump's Lavish State Dinner
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