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Xi and Trump Pledge Respect, Fairness, Reciprocity at White House

By Drooid · Sep 28, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Xi Visits US

President Xi Jinping visited the United States and met President Donald Trump at the White House.
It was Xi’s first Washington visit in 11 years after a series of trips within six months.
The leaders pledged a relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.
President Trump presented Xi a gift created by an American artist and First Lady Melania.

Summary

Trump Hosts Tech Dinner

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a dinner for 134 guests, whose tech leaders hold $2.2 trillion net worth.
Sen. Roger Wicker called Xi an oppressive dictator on the Senate floor.
Democratic senators said the dinner threatens American jobs and national security.
Protesters outside Lafayette Park chanted “Free Hong Kong,” “Free Tibet,” and “Free Jimmy Lai.”
First Lady Melania Trump co-designed a menu with yellow squash velouté and sesame-crusted sea bass.

History

Historical Context

From February 21-28, 1972 President Richard Nixon became the first U.S. leader to visit the People’s Republic of China, meeting Chairman Mao Zedong and signing the Shanghai Communiqué. The trip ended 23 years of no official ties and paved the way for full diplomatic recognition in 1979. That breakthrough established a model for today’s high-level U.S.–China dialogues.

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Xi Visits US

President Xi Jinping visited the United States and met President Donald Trump at the White House.
It was Xi’s first Washington visit in 11 years after a series of trips within six months.
The leaders pledged a relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity.
President Trump presented Xi a gift created by an American artist and First Lady Melania.

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