Xi and Trump scheduled for White House tea and National Archives visit
Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan were scheduled to have tea with Donald and Melania Trump at the White House on Friday, September 25, then visit the National Archives together. The couples were expected to view historical records and documents connected to U.S.-China relations.
Key points
- The planned itinerary paired a private social gathering with a visit to an institution holding important U.S. historical documents.
Evidence · 3 source statements
On Friday, Xi and Peng will be back at the White House for a private tea with the Trumps before joining them on a tour of the National Archives in Washington.
On Friday morning, the presidential couples will travel to the National Archives in Washington where they will view a variety of important records and documents significant to…
The White House said they will view historical documents highlighting the relationship between the two countries.
Who's involved
White House
It described the planned purpose of the National Archives visit.
The couples would view historical documents highlighting the relationship between the United States and China.
What they said · 1 source statement
The White House said they will view historical documents highlighting the relationship between the two countries.
What was reported
- Xi and Peng were scheduled to have private tea with the Trumps at the White House before touring the National Archives.
Reported independently by 4: AP, Associated Press, CBC News, The Hindu
Evidence · 4 source statements
On Friday, Xi and Peng will be back at the White House for a private tea with the Trumps before joining them on a tour of the National Archives in Washington.
On Friday (September 25), Mr. Xi and Ms. Peng will be back at the White House for a private tea with the Trumps before joining them on a tour of the National Archives in…
On Friday, Xi and Peng will be back at the White House for a private tea with the Trumps before joining them on a tour of the National Archives in Washington.
- The visit was scheduled for Friday, September 25; Yonhap described the Archives visit as planned for Friday morning.
Reported independently by 2: The Hindu, Yonhap News Agency
Evidence · 2 source statements
On Friday morning, the presidential couples will travel to the National Archives in Washington where they will view a variety of important records and documents significant to…
On Friday (September 25), Mr. Xi and Ms. Peng will be back at the White House for a private tea with the Trumps before joining them on a tour of the National Archives in…
- The couples were expected to view records and historical documents related to U.S.-China history and relations.
Reported independently by 2: Associated Press, Yonhap News Agency
Evidence · 2 source statements
On Friday morning, the presidential couples will travel to the National Archives in Washington where they will view a variety of important records and documents significant to…
The White House said they will view historical documents highlighting the relationship between the two countries.
Still unclear
- Whether the tea and National Archives visit took place.
Not heard from
- Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan — Their own statements about the planned visit are not included.
- Donald and Melania Trump — Their own statements about the planned visit are not included.