Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner

Loading the video USA Video. Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 25/09/2026 - 7:02 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner at the White House on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Trump and Xi arrived at the East Room, where both leaders delivered remarks and proposed toasts during the formal dinner. The two presidents also shook hands and spoke through interpreters, while First Lady Melania Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk were among those attending. The dinner capped a day of pomp and ceremony during Xi’s US state visit. Donald Trump Xi Jinping Washington Top stories Now playing Next Toasts, handshakes and smiles: Moments from Xi’s White House state dinner Now playing Next Trump and Xi vow cooperation amid 'healthy competition' Now playing Next West Bank herders use donkeys and trenches to move milk at night Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 24th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Uzbekistan calls for more effective UN at General Assembly Now playing Next Mexican navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc returns to San Francisco after 17 years Now playing Next Video shows UK fighter jet crashing during training Now playing Next Spain: Protests after 87-year-old woman evicted from home by force Now playing Next Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews Now playing Next El Niño transforms Atacama desert as thousands of hectares burst into bloom Now playing Next EU will condemn war at G20 summit 'irrespective' of Putin's attendance Now playing Next Largest fuel crisis in history: Europe's most expensive fuel pumps Now playing Next How new rules could reshape this country’s digital economy Now playing Next Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury and Oasis memorabilia up for auction in London Now playing Next Long queues as France’s €1 student meals draw crowds Now playing Next Europe misses out on €120 billion in investment a year, report finds ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Denmark How are Danes reacting to the US-Greenland security deal? USA US admits there were eight suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier during record Middle East deployment Azerbaijan Udi Christians worship at Azerbaijan's Karabakh monasteries USA CNN, Politico and MS NOW say reporters were turned away from White House despite court ruling Art The Sound of Music: Austrian museum pays tribute to Von Trapp family and Hollywood musical Art Milan exhibition explores the enduring bond between Salvador Dalí and fashion No Comment People battle huge waves to save boat in Acapulco during Hurricane Polo Europe News EU vows to condemn Russia at G20 summit, regardless of Putin's attendance Europe News At least eight killed in wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine as attacks intensify Europe News EU says US diesel export plan is 'bad idea' that risks hurting both sides Europe News EU grid power struggle: capitals push back against Brussels tariff rules No Comment Turkey Iran border crossing hit by severe truck delays ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Denmark says Russian invasion of NATO country 'highly unlikely' but cannot be ruled out Europe Today 'Palantir is a great company', EU defence chief tells Euronews No Comment Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade Europe News Germany seeks wider 'Made with Europe' rules, setting up clash with France The Cube Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online Climate Autumn begins but summer heat lingers in Portugal, catching tourists off guard Europe Today Energy expert warns higher prices will drive up food costs Europe Today EU must 'act now' over Trump's attack on ICC, MEP Chloé Ridel says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT