Trump’s state dinner (and a bald eagle) to honor Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House. The dinner, attended by 134 guests, featured a three-course meal with American ingredients and subtle Chinese influences. According to Hindustan Times - World News, Trump presented Xi Jinping with a sculptural representation of a bald eagle, the US national emblem, saying it embodied "the free and soaring spirit of America".

The state dinner was part of a lavish welcome for Xi Jinping, who was visiting the US for the first time in 11 years. As reported by El Pais English, despite the pomp and pageantry, there was no reference to serious tensions between the two countries, including artificial intelligence and trade.

The event drew numerous high-profile guests, including billionaires and executives from major US technology companies, as reported by New Voice of Ukraine. The dinner was held in the East Room, which was dimly lit and decorated with red and gold. First Lady Melania Trump was involved in the design process of the state dinner and chose a tuxedo-inspired outfit for the occasion.

Brief written by urgent.news from El Pais English, Hindustan Times - World News, France 24, New Voice of Ukraine — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.