US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have concluded Xi’s state visit to Washington, with the White House highlighting their bilateral discussions, diplomatic exchanges and efforts to strengthen relations between the world’s two largest economies.
In a statement marking the conclusion of the visit on Friday (Sept 25), the White House said Xi’s trip was the first visit by a Chinese president to the White House in more than a decade and marked his second formal state visit to the United States.
Trump described his meeting with Xi as one of friendship and success for both countries, saying the discussions had produced positive developments, particularly for American farmers.
The White House did not provide specific figures or details of new trade commitments in its concluding statement.
The visit took place against a backdrop of continuing negotiations over tariffs, agricultural purchases, critical minerals and advanced technology. During the summit, the two countries agreed to extend their existing trade truce by two months, allowing additional time to negotiate unresolved economic issues.
The White House said Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, with a formal arrival ceremony featuring military performances, a review and an aircraft flyover.
The leaders subsequently held bilateral discussions before attending a state dinner at the White House.
During the dinner, Trump presented Xi and Peng with a custom-made bald eagle statue, representing the national symbol of the United States.
Trump also gave Xi a tour of Marine One and the new South Lawn helipad.
The programme included a visit by Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan to the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, highlighting cultural exchanges between the two countries.
On Friday, the two presidential couples attended tea at the White House before visiting the National Archives in Washington, where they viewed historical records as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence commemorations.
The state visit concluded with both governments continuing discussions on their economic relationship, although major differences over trade and technology remain unresolved.
