As Trump Hosts State Dinner Honoring Xi, See the Menu
The dinner opened with a toast honoring the 1972 “Toast to Peace” as both leaders praised a friendship built on mutual respect.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House, attended by First Lady Melania Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
- The meal opened with a toast of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs, selected to honor the historic 1972 "Toast to Peace" shared by Richard Nixon and Zhou Enlai, according to Melania Trump's office.
- During his speech, Trump reflected on the deep roots of bilateral contacts, noting that the first formal delegation of Chinese diplomats arrived in the United States 158 years ago.
- Trump said he and Xi have forged a "truly great friendship" since 2016, built on mutual respect and the vital interest of "our people."
- Led by former US envoy Anson Burlingame, the 1868 mission concluded the landmark Burlingame Treaty with Washington, marking China's debut on the modern diplomatic stage.
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From wine to ping-pong, Trump and Xi’s state dinner leans on historic symbolism
When US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in the East Room, every detail of the state dinner was steeped in symbolism, with sparkling wine served as a nod to a pivotal moment in Sino-US relations and references to “ping-pong diplomacy”. The meal opened with a toast of Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs, a vineyard selected to honour the historic 1972 “Toast to Peace” shared by then US president Richard Nixon and Chinese premier …
Xi Jinping’s White House State Dinner: Historic 1972 wine, sesame sea bass and White House honey ice cream on the menu
In a grand display of diplomacy, Trump and Melania is hosting a State Dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan. The evening will showcase a menu that pairs classic American flavors with gentle Chinese touches, celebrating their cultural connection. Guests will toast with Schramsberg 'Blanc de Noir', honoring tradition, while military musicians and tenor Christopher Macchio provide a captivating musical backdrop.
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