Trump to host Xi Jinping for state visit with big tech CEOs at dinner

President Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit in Washington, D.C., starting September 23, and will offer a state dinner featuring top tech CEOs like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang. The visit marks Xi's first trip to the U.S. since 2023. Negotiators from both countries will spend the weekend discussing potential trade agreements before Xi's arrival, with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer meeting Chinese officials in New York on Sunday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will prepare for the high-level meeting on September 24, focusing on reducing tariffs on energy and agricultural products. Artificial intelligence is expected to dominate talks, as both nations compete for dominance in the technology, with Washington limiting advanced chip exports to China. The state dinner will include executives from OpenAI, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Apple, Amazon, Tesla, and Google, while Chinese state-owned food trader Cofco may join Xi's delegation.