BEIJING — President Trump concluded his toast by inviting Xi and his wife to visit the White House Sept. 24.
“We look forward to it, and I’d now like to raise a glass and propose a toast to the rich and enduring ties between the American and Chinese people.
President Trump toasts to the US relationship with China in a speech at a state banquet with Xi Jinping. REUTERS
President Trump arrives for a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Getty Images
Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump embrace at the banquet in China on Thursday, May 14, 2026. AFP via Getty Images
“It’s a very special relationship, and I want to thank you again. This has been an amazing period of time.”
