Xi-Trump banquet: from flasks to US tech titans in attendance, here’s everything you missed

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Xi-Trump banquet: from flasks to US tech titans in attendance, here’s everything you missed. (2026, September 25). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368845/xi-trump-banquet-flasks-us-tech-titans-attendance-heres-everything-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

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The article discusses highlights from a recent White House state dinner between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. Notable points include Chinese guests bringing their own flasks to the event and the presence of prominent American tech executives at the head table, reflecting Washington's focus on technology in its relationship with Beijing.

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The summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 24 focused largely on AI regulation amid escalating tensions over advancements in artificial intelligence technology. The meeting aimed to address mutual concerns about the risks associated with rapid AI development but ended with both sides maintaining their positions, despite attempts by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to emphasize "equality" and "reciprocity." Chinese state media highlighted the high-level reception Xi received at the White House as a sign of equality between the two nations, while US officials viewed reciprocity more transactionally. This divergence in interpretation has led to skepticism about whether genuine progress was made regarding AI guardrails or broader diplomatic cooperation.

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Xi-Trump banquet: from flasks to US tech titans in attendance, here’s everything you missed From the Chinese leader and his wife bringing own flasks to the historic symbolism in play, some highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting asserted

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If the American guests seated at the head table with President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at Thursday’s White House state dinner were any indication, Washington now views its relationship with Beijing largely through the prism of technology. asserted

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