US President Trump to Host State Dinner for China's President Xi on September 24

United States President Donald Trump announced that he will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for a state dinner at the White House on September 24.

Key points

• Reports indicate that Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing a large commercial delegation of business executives to accompany him on his visit.
• White House officials have not confirmed the business delegation arrangements, and trade negotiations between US and Chinese officials are ongoing.

Why it matters

The upcoming summit between the US and Chinese leaders highlights ongoing bilateral trade negotiations and potential economic discussions ahead of the US midterm elections.