US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged warm remarks before joining guests for a White House state dinner, with both leaders speaking about the importance of ties between the two countries and their hopes for a more stable relationship.
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Trump welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to the White House alongside first lady Melania Trump. The state dinner in the East Room brought together senior US officials, business leaders and executives from some of America's biggest technology companies.
In his remarks, Trump said the two leaders represented different political systems but stressed the enduring ties between the American and Chinese peoples.