Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for White House State Dinner

President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on September 24, 2026. The event brought together 134 guests, including 21 billionaires and technology leaders from Microsoft, Nvidia, Apple, and Tesla. Some reports estimated the combined net worth of the attending tech moguls at over $2.4 trillion.

Diplomatic discussions centered on trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and artificial intelligence. While the two leaders reportedly agreed that super-intelligent AI bots should remain under human control, the meeting saw little progress on human rights, AI safeguards, or trade disputes. President Xi stated that the United States and China could continue dialogue regarding the risks, benefits, and potential misuse of AI.

The dinner was attended by senior officials, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Following the banquet, Trump showed the Chinese delegation a construction site on the White House grounds where he is building a massive ballroom intended to rival China's Great Hall.