Today, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump concluded a historic state visit with His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan. This marked the first visit to the White House by a Chinese President in more than a decade — and the first time a Chinese leader has made two formal state visits to the United States. As President Trump said , “The meeting was one of Friendship, Strength, and Success, for both China and the U. S.
A… Much has been, and will be, accomplished. ” President Trump and the First Lady welcomed President Xi and Madame Peng with an official state arrival ceremony: “President Xi, Madame Peng, and the members of the Chinese delegation, I am delighted to welcome you to the beautiful White House. ” President Trump and the First Lady hosted a full official state welcome, including a gift exchange, Silent Drill Platoon review , military review , and flyover — a commanding display of American strength and hospitality.
President Trump and President Xi held productive bilateral discussions : “I think our farmers are going to be very happy — a lot of very positive things happened… Great things for both countries. It’s just been very, very productive.
” President Trump presented President Xi and Madame Peng with a custom-made statue of a bald eagle at the state dinner: “The bald eagle is a national symbol of the United States and an embodiment of the free and soaring spirit of America — and we hope it will find a nice place, a wonderful place, in Beijing. ” President Trump toasted President Xi and Madame Peng at the state dinner: “May all of our people know a future of harmony, peace, and success. ” President Trump gave President Xi an exclusive tour of Marine…