Trump Confirms State Dinner for Xi on September 24
SingTao · 8 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
US President Donald Trump has publicly confirmed that he will host Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 in Washington and hold a state dinner for Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan. Trump said he was looking forward to the visit, described China as a competitor but said he and Xi had a very good relationship, and expressed confidence the two sides could achieve positive results. Separately, Reuters reported that Beijing is considering sending a large business delegation with Xi, a rare move that would signal support for US-China investment and commercial ties despite continuing disputes over tariffs, technology and national security. Another Reuters report said the two countries are also preparing a possible mid-September dialogue on artificial intelligence safety risks, which could become the first formal bilateral AI talks of Trump’s second term.
Key Points
- Trump said at the White House that Xi and Peng Liyuan will visit Washington on September 24, when he plans to host a state dinner.
- Trump said he was “very excited” about the visit, adding that China is a competitor but that he and Xi get along very well.
- Reuters, citing two informed sources, said Xi is expected to travel with a large Chinese business delegation, though the final list remains unclear.
- Sources said the delegation would show Beijing’s support for trade and investment ties and could offer the White House economic deliverables before midterm elections.
- Reuters also reported plans for mid-September AI safety talks, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng possible leads.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong businesses and investors, the immediate issue is whether the summit produces even limited progress in trade management, market access or export licensing, because those areas affect cross-border planning and sentiment. The possible addition of AI talks suggests the agenda is widening beyond tariffs, but the sources also indicate that structural rivalry in technology and security is still constraining what either side can deliver.