White House Releases Behind-the-Scenes Photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping's State Visit
Images offer a glimpse into the interactions between President Trump and President Xi during the September 2026 visit.
The White House has released a collection of behind-the-scenes photographs documenting Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington D.C. The visit, which took place from September 23-25, 2026, included events hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
The images capture various moments from the state visit, including official ceremonies, meetings, and a state dinner. One photograph shows President Xi presenting President Trump with a golden model of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the White House. Another depicts President Trump speaking with President Xi in the Ground Floor Corridor.
Further images show the leaders during a State Arrival ceremony, in the Oval Office, and during a State Dinner held in the East Room. The collection also includes photographs of President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosting President Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan for tea in the Red Room. Another set of photos captures the leaders' visit to the National Archives.
The visit concluded with President Trump bidding farewell to President Xi on September 25, 2026. The released photographs offer a visual record of the diplomatic engagements during the state visit.