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Xi and Trump meet for tea at the White House

The Chinese and US presidents and first ladies enjoyed morning tea in the Red Room as part of Xi’s state visit.

Published: 12:05am, 26 Sep 2026Updated: 12:58am, 26 Sep 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan returned to the White House on Friday morning for tea with US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The visit followed a day of meetings on Thursday, during which the leaders discussed issues including trade, the war in the Middle East, AI and strengthening bilateral relations.

Xi and Trump meet for tea at the White House

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The Chinese and US presidents and first ladies enjoyed morning tea in the Red Room as part of Xi’s state visit.