White House state dinner menu for Xi Jinping revealed
President Donald Trump is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan for a state dinner at the White House on Thursday, featuring a menu of sesame-crusted sea bass, wild mushroom fricassée, and White House honey ice cream. The dinner, organized by First Lady Melania Trump, blends American ingredients with Chinese influences, starting with a toast of Schramsberg sparkling wine, the same served during Nixon's 1972 visit to China. Courses include yellow squash velouté, sea bass with bok choy, and a dessert using White House honey, with red-themed décor and military performances. The banquet follows Xi's arrival on Wednesday, with Trump personally greeting him at Joint Base Andrews. The leaders will discuss trade, AI, and Taiwan, with guests including tech executives like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk. Xi and Peng will have tea with the Trumps on Friday before visiting the National Archives.