President Xi hosts state banquet for Trump
發佈日期: 2026-05-14 20:18
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President Xi Jinping hosts a state banquet dinner to welcome Donald Trump and his delegation this evening. At the banquet, Trump invites President Xi and First Lady Peng Liyuan to embark on a state visit to the Untied States on September 24th. Xi and Trump entered the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People at around 6 for the state dinner. In the opening speech, Xi says this year marks the opening year of China's 15th Five Year Plan, noting that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and Trump's vision to "Make America Great Again" are not contradictory -- as progress can be made together with mutual success, while benefiting the world. Senior executives in the US delegation reached the banquet hall. In attendance too are Chinese corporate executives including Lei Jun, CEO of consumer electronics company Xiaomi. Chinese officials at the banquet include Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. US President DONALD TRUMP "The American and Chinese people share much in common, we value hard work, we value courage and achievement. We love our families and we love our countries. Together, we have the chance to draw these values to create a future of greater prosperity, cooperation and happiness, and peace for our children -- we love our children -- this region and the world. This special world with the two of us being united together."
