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Trump and Xi Exchange Symbolic Gifts Ahead of State Dinner

President Trump gave a statue of a bald eagle to President Xi Jinping before a state dinner at the White House.

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Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Xi

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Tech titans including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman and Tim Cook were among those invited to the event, hosted by President Trump and Melania Trump.

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Trump-Xi White House state dinner and gift exchange

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President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House for a state dinner where the two leaders exchanged symbolic gifts, including a bald eagle statue presented by Trump to Xi, and prominent technology and business executives attended.

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What changed

The White House state dinner for Xi Jinping took place, and invited technology and business leaders confirmed their attendance.

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In this event Pandas and Eagles and A.I., Oh My! Trump Throws a State Dinner for Xi Earlier coverage Trump hosts Xi Jinping at White House, praising a "truly great friendship" Earlier coverage

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NYT Published 25 September 2026

Full Guest List for Trump’s State Dinner With Xi

Tech titans including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman and Tim Cook were among those invited to the event, hosted by President Trump and Melania Trump.

NYT Published 25 September 2026

Trump and Xi Exchange Symbolic Gifts Ahead of State Dinner

TIME Published 24 September 2026

Trump and Xi Meet Ahead of State Dinner With Top A.I. Leaders

Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos and Sundar Pichai were set to attend the dinner

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