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Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans
NPR • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump hosted a lavish state dinner at the White House honoring China's leader Xi Jinping, featuring a tech-heavy guest list including CEOs from OpenAI, Nvidia, Amazon, Tesla, and Google, as well as prominent business figures.
- Trump praised the strong personal relationship between the U.S. and China, emphasizing cooperation despite their different political systems, while Xi highlighted mutual ambitions for national greatness in his toast.
- The event showcased elegant details such as Melania Trump's tuxedo-style outfit, a menu crafted by the first lady including squash velouté and sesame-crusted sea bass, and red and gold decor in the East Room.
- Trump used the occasion to promote his ongoing White House ballroom construction project, inviting guests to tour the site after the dinner, comparing it to Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
- The dinner followed Trump's unusual decision to personally greet Xi and his wife at Joint Base Andrews, signaling an effort to impress and strengthen ties amid ongoing discussions on trade, Taiwan, and technology.
