# Trump Hosts Xi Jinping at White House State Dinner

> Trump hosts Xi Jinping for state dinner with tech leaders
- Title: Trump Hosts Xi Jinping at White House State Dinner · Today
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trump hosted Xi Jinping at White House state dinner with tech executives including Musk and Zuckerberg