White House State Dinner

Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner on Thursday with tech executives including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.

“President Donald Trump hosted a lavish State Dinner on Thursday for Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended by tech titans including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook, all who see China as a critical market and economic rival.”

Tech Leaders Attend

Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook attended the dinner as key tech figures who view China as a major economic competitor.

State Dinner Details

The event took place at the White House on Thursday, September 25, 2026, as part of Trump's state visit to China.

China's Panda Gift

Xi Jinping announced China will send two giant pandas to the United States as a diplomatic gift.

Tech Rivalry Focus

Tech leaders see China as a critical economic rival, driving their attendance at the dinner.