Trump Hosts Xi Jinping for Washington Meetings, State Dinner Planned
President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House for their first official meeting in Washington. The leaders held two sessions, addressing key international and bilateral topics. A state dinner will conclude the visit.
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Why it matters locally: The discussions on trade, particularly concerning tariffs and intellectual property, could have implications for Connecticut's manufacturing and technology sectors, which engage in international trade with China.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday for a series of meetings focused on artificial intelligence, trade, Iran, and Taiwan. This visit marked President Xi's first trip to Washington in over a decade. The two leaders held two separate meetings during the day. Following these discussions, both presidents delivered remarks to the press. President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host a state dinner for President Xi and his delegation later on Thursday evening.Related Topics
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