Xi Jinping Visits National Archives Before Departing U.S. After 2.5-Day Summit

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 25

Xi Jinping will make a final stop at the National Archives on Friday before leaving the United States, capping a two-and-a-half-day state visit marked by ceremony and visible strain.
The White House said Xi and Peng Liyuan will join Donald and Melania Trump for morning tea, then view records and documents tied to U.S.-China relations before Trump bids Xi farewell.
Thursday’s summit featured hours of bilateral talks and a private Oval Office meeting, with Trump seeking possible tariff cuts on non-strategic goods, rare-earth and export-control discussions, and tougher Chinese action on fentanyl precursors.
Outside the White House, pro-democracy protesters chanting 'Free Hong Kong' and 'freedom for political prisoners' were audible during the state dinner, underscoring tensions around Xi’s visit.
Xi announced two giant pandas for Zoo Atlanta and invited 100,000 young Americans to visit China over five years, while tech and finance executives attended a dinner where AI rivalry loomed large.