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Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan Attend State Dinner Hosted by Donald Trump

9 reports, 2 independent Updated Fri 00:00

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What happened

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, attended a state dinner at the White House in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2026. The dinner was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump. During the event, Xi Jinping addressed the gathering, thanking Americans and discussing the growth of China-U.S. relations. Separately, a lawyer for Shiranthi Rajapaksa informed the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she was unable to appear in person because she was in Singapore for eye surgery.

From srilankamirror.com, globaltimes.cn

Why it matters

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The state dinner marked a high-level diplomatic engagement between the leaders of the United States and China. These interactions are viewed as influential in shaping the strategic dialogue between the two countries. High-level discussions between the leaders could potentially influence trade stability and regional investment flows.

From srilankamirror.com

Who's involved

Donald TrumpU.S. President hosting the state dinner
Peng LiyuanChinese President attending the state dinner
Xi JinpingChinese President Xi Jinping's spouse
ChinaCultural region and nation involved in high-level talks
SingaporeLocation where a principal sought medical treatment

How it developed

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Fri 18:13Billionaires attended a state dinner at Joint Base Andrews honoring Peng, amidst geopolitical conflict.Sub-event
Fri 00:00Trump, Peng Liyuan, and Mahinda Rajapaksa involved in unique events including state dinners and eye surgery.1 source
- srilankamirror.com

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The entities involved

Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Peng Liyuan
Chinese Soprano, Spouse of Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012
- Donald Trump and Peng Liyuan shared an itinerary on September 25, 2026.Mon 12:54
- A high-profile state visit to Beijing began on September 1, 2026, involving principals and focusing on shared aspirations.Sun 04:08
Singapore
sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia
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- Bird species typically found in Java.Mon 17:13
Mahinda Rajapaksa
President of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015
- Allegations surfaced regarding a controversial $2.3 billion aircraft deal involving kickbacks paid to Namal Rajapaksa.Sun 11:29
- Johnston Fernando was indicted in a Galle case, leading to legal requests for a trial appointment involving Mahinda and Gotabaya Rajapaksa's associates.Sun 04:21

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Coverage

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Fri 00:00srilankamirror.com
Fri 00:00globaltimes.cn

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Fri 00:00en.people.cn
Fri 00:00en.gmw.cn
Fri 00:00china.org.cn
Fri 00:00chinamil.com.cn
Fri 00:00english.news.cn
Fri 00:00morungexpress.com
Fri 00:00theepochtimes.com