Published September 22, 2026 6:00am ET
President Donald Trump’s state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping continues a time-honored tradition, one with its fair share of memorable moments.
State dinners allow diplomacy to take place in a more informal environment, one that likewise opens the door for some more unguarded moments.
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