Trump praises China's first lady as 'beautiful' during Xi's Washington visit
President Donald Trump praised Chinese First Lady Peng Liyuan as "BEAUTIFUL" on Truth Social during President Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to Washington, which began September 23 and centered on high-stakes US-China talks over trade, AI, and global affairs. Trump personally greeted Xi at Joint Base Andrews, and the visit included ceremonial welcomes, bilateral discussions, and a White House state dinner. Melania Trump wore a white Saint Laurent blouse with an oversized bow, while Peng appeared in a deep red gown, continuing her tradition of showcasing Chinese designers. The East Room dinner on Thursday drew tech leaders including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jensen Huang, following Trump-Xi talks covering trade, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan.