President Donald Trump announced on September 4 that the U.S. will hold a formal state dinner honouring Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Washington later in September 2026. The dinner signals efforts to manage U.S.-China relations despite tensions, particularly regarding Beijing's ties with Iran.
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The US will hold a formal state dinner in honor of President Xi Jinping when the Chinese leader visits Washington later this month, President Donald Trump said.
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The US will hold a formal state dinner in honor of President Xi Jinping when the Chinese leader visits Washington later this month, President Donald Trump said. Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office on Friday. (Source: Bloomberg)
Ahead of a state dinner with President Donald Trump, China’s Xi Jinping is courting global influence.