What changed in this update
Prominent executives attended a dinner at the White House Thursday night, as the countries wrangled over tariffs, trade and potential A.I. regulation.
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Trump-Xi White House state dinner and gift exchange
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Current state
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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NYTimes – US NYT
Pandas and Eagles and A.I., Oh My! Trump Throws a State Dinner for Xi
NYTimes – Business NYT
Tech Titans Mingle With Trump and Xi at State Dinner
Prominent executives attended a dinner at the White House Thursday night, as the countries wrangled over tariffs, trade and potential A.I. regulation.
NYTimes – US NYT
Trump Is Hosting Xi for a State Dinner. It’s a Rarity for the U.S. President.
The state dinner for President Xi on Thursday will be only the fourth hosted by President Trump, far fewer than past U.S. presidents.