Washington, September 19 (Udaipur Kiran) : Next week, Chinese President Xi Jinping will host a state dinner at the White House, featuring prominent business leaders such as Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos among the guests. This event comes as the United States prepares for discussions with China on artificial intelligence, trade, and export controls.
The guest list also includes notable figures like Michael Dell, Jensen Huang, Sam Altman, Jane Fraser, and Tim Cook. A senior U.S. official indicated that several American officials will also be in attendance. The dinner is scheduled to take place in the East Room, with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump set to host Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, along with the Chinese delegation.
During the dinner, both presidents are expected to deliver speeches. A senior official remarked that this will be a highly anticipated event in Washington, D.C.
The gathering of technology and business leaders occurs at a time when negotiations on various trade-related issues between the two countries are anticipated. Officials have not announced any separate business meetings or the specific roles of the dinner guests in the discussions.
The agenda for the leaders includes topics such as artificial intelligence and the current trade agreement referred to as the “Busan Truce.” However, the official declined to speculate on the potential for new agreements.
High-level talks with Chinese representatives are also expected over the weekend in New York, focusing on AI discussions. Officials have not disclosed specific proposals from the U.S. for these talks.
In terms of trade discussions, limited tariff reductions on goods that are neither sensitive nor strategic may be on the table. While there have been discussions about tariff cuts for a restricted range of products, officials did not specify which products would be affected. Issues surrounding rare earth supplies and export controls remain contentious.
A senior official stated that Washington will not ease export controls in exchange for mineral supply, believing that China has already agreed to supply. However, the official noted that the supply from China has not met U.S. expectations, and this will be a topic of negotiation.
When asked about Chinese investment in the U.S. automobile market, the official emphasized the need to comply with applicable safety regulations and laws. The state visit will commence on Wednesday, with Trump welcoming Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews during the airport arrival ceremony.
Thursday’s program will include the arrival ceremony, a military review, and a bilateral meeting between the presidents. On that day, Melania Trump and Peng will have a separate engagement. Kelly indicated that the First Lady’s office will release further information.
The two couples will reconvene on Friday for a private tea at the White House, followed by a visit to the National Archives. Kelly noted that they will view significant early documents as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary. Following this, Xi Jinping will depart from Joint Base Andrews.
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