Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan attended a formal state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, marking a historic exchange of state visits within a six-month window. Reflecting on bilateral touchstones ranging from early maritime commerce and World War II alliances to historic Ping-Pong diplomacy, Xi affirmed that public goodwill remains the bedrock of China-U.S. ties. He emphasized that the goals of American revitalization and China’s national rejuvenation are mutually reinforcing, urging both powers to fulfill their historic responsibilities as major nations and foster constructive, long-term coexistence.
