President Donald Trump will host Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a two-day summit at the White House on Sept. 24 and 25, featuring bilateral meetings, a state dinner, and a visit to the National Archives.
The White House confirmed the official schedule on Sept. 20, outlining a series of high-profile events. Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, will arrive at Joint Base Andrews on Sept. 23 for an arrival ceremony, followed by a military review and bilateral talks the next day. A state dinner in the East Room will take place on the evening of Sept. 24, with both leaders delivering remarks. The summit will conclude on Sept. 25 with a private tea, a tour of the National Archives, and farewells at Joint Base Andrews.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will attend the state dinner, according to a source cited by CNBC. The guest list also reportedly includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia chief Jensen Huang. Trump described the event as a “very tough ticket”, noting that the White House could accommodate only about 125 guests despite high demand. He added that the planned ballroom was not yet operational, which could have accommodated up to 2,000 attendees.
A senior administration official dismissed rumors that Xi had been hospitalized following the BRICS summit in India, stating that Xi’s travel plans remain unchanged. The summit follows Trump’s visit to Beijing in May and occurs amid critical deadlines, including the expiration of China’s rare earth export controls and the U.S.-China tariff truce on Nov. 10.
The White House has not publicly released the full guest list for the state dinner. The event marks a high-profile diplomatic engagement between the two leaders as they navigate trade tensions and geopolitical dynamics.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.