Trump praises US-China friendship at state dinner with Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, China's President Xi Jinping, and his wife Peng Liyuan attended a state dinner at the White House on September 24, 2026, following a day of talks. This summit marked Xi's first visit to Washington in over a decade and was the second meeting this year between the leaders of the world's two largest economies. Trump praised their close personal relationship and expressed optimism about building a partnership that promotes prosperity and security for future generations, despite ongoing tensions over issues like Taiwan, trade, and AI.