US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner
Trump said he and Xi had "never gotten along better" as he hosted the Chinese president at the lavish White House event.
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump hosted his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at the White House for a state dinner. The event was a celebration of a purported new chapter in the friendship between the two nations. President Xi reaffirmed the importance of responsible governance for both nations, while Trump spoke of harmony, peace, and success for both countries.
The dinner was attended by numerous guests, including billionaires, Trump administration officials, and tech CEOs. However, the visit did not bring immediate progress on pressing issues.
During the dinner, Trump praised the history of US-China relations and the long-standing ties between the two countries. He presented Xi with a sculpture of a bald eagle, symbolizing America's spirit. Xi thanked the US for the warm reception, highlighting the importance of a constructive relationship between the two nations. The dinner menu featured a blend of American and Chinese cuisine, with dishes like yellow squash, wild mushrooms, and sesame-crusted sea bass.
Notably absent from the dinner was Anthropic, a prominent AI firm. The event concluded with a visit to the US National Archives, where Xi and his wife toured important historical documents.
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