In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in high
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a two-day summit in Beijing, featuring formal talks, a military salute, and a visit to the Temple of Heaven, with Trump accompanied by prominent US tech leaders including Elon Musk and Tim Cook.
- A lavish banquet at the Great Hall of the People showcased traditional Chinese cuisine, where Xi described the visit as "historic" and emphasized the importance of China-US relations for global well-being.
- Trump praised the warm reception and invited Xi and his wife to visit the White House on September 24, highlighting a cooperative relationship despite previous difficulties.
- The summit included discussions on accelerating global transformations amid a fluid international situation, with both leaders expressing mutual respect and a commitment to resolving issues quickly.
- The presence of key business figures like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang underscored the economic and technological dimensions of the US-China relationship during the visit.