President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a tea meeting at the White House on September 25. Xi's three-day state visit to the U.S. concluded on that day.
According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency on September 26, President Trump personally welcomed Xi to the White House on the morning of September 25. The two leaders enjoyed tea together, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and Xi's wife, Peng Liyuan.
The tea meeting took place in the White House's Red Room, a choice interpreted as a nod to China's cultural preference for the color red, which symbolizes good fortune.
During the meeting, President Trump stated that there has been "tremendous progress" in U.S.-China relations and expressed a desire for more frequent conversations. Xi emphasized that the relationship should aim for 'strategic stability' based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity. He also invited the Trumps to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, scheduled for November. Additionally, he mentioned that the G20 summit in Florida in December would provide another opportunity for the two leaders to meet.
After the tea meeting, the two couples visited the National Archives, where the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are housed. As they left the Archives, President Trump responded to reporters' questions about Iran, stating that they had discussed the issue. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, he remarked, "We think we will do very well there."
Following the visit, Xi traveled to Andrews Joint Base to board his plane back to China. Throughout his visit, Xi received the highest level of protocol, from his airport reception to the official welcome ceremony and state dinner at the White House. The direct communication between the two leaders on issues such as trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and Iran marked a significant aspect of this visit.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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