Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for Glitzy State Dinner with Tech Titans and Sea Bass

Trump hosts Xi Jinping for state dinner with tech titans, sea bass, and a focus on US-China relations.

September 26, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for an elaborate state dinner at the White House, featuring a menu of squash and sea bass, a guest list filled with technology moguls, and a focus on strengthening U.S.-China relations.

The event highlighted Trump’s penchant for grandeur, with a lavish menu crafted by First Lady Melania Trump and a guest list that included tech industry leaders such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai. The dinner took place in the East Room of the White House, where guests dined on dishes like yellow squash velouté, sesame-crusted sea bass, and vanilla crémeux with sour cherry confit.

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Trump emphasized his strong relationship with Xi during his toast, stating, “Together, we can continue to build a relationship that promotes prosperity and security for future generations.” The dinner followed a day of pomp and ceremony, including a military review in the Rose Garden and a tour of Trump’s new helipad.

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