Trump hosts Xi Jinping for state dinner with tech leaders
President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at a lavish state dinner on Thursday, attended by top tech and finance executives, marking a rare state visit for a major US rival. The event highlighted both cooperation and competition, particularly in artificial intelligence. Guests included Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Apple's Tim Cook, and AMD's Lisa Su, seated with Trump and Xi, alongside figures like Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk. The dinner followed a trade truce extension to January 10, with both leaders discussing security, technology, and AI cooperation. The event drew criticism from some Republicans and protesters, while the Chinese delegation notably lacked business leaders. Trump touted the dinner as a historic occasion, with a menu featuring Chinese-influenced American dishes and red decor symbolizing good fortune.