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Melania Trump to host cultural events during Xi’s scheduled White House visit

Source: South China Morning Post · 21 Sep 2026, 15:26 UTC
Melania Trump to host cultural events during Xi’s scheduled White House visit
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US first lady Melania Trump is expected to lead cultural diplomacy events during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day official state visit, scheduled for September 23 to 25. An itinerary from her office says Xi’s wife, Peng Liyuan, will accompany him and that the programme will include ceremonial honours and cultural exchanges.

US first lady Melania Trump is set to lead cultural diplomacy events during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming official state visit, according to an itinerary released by her office. The visit is scheduled to run from September 23 to 25 and will include Xi’s wife, Peng Liyuan. It is described in the supplied report as the couple’s first visit to the White House since 2015.

The three-day programme is expected to feature extensive ceremonial honours and dedicated cultural exchanges highlighting relations between the United States and China. The supplied material does not list the events individually or identify the participants beyond the two first ladies and the visiting presidential couple. Melania Trump’s role is presented as part of the visit’s cultural diplomacy programme.

The source does not provide details about any political meetings, agreements or policy discussions involving the two governments. The itinerary was released by the first lady’s office. The available information does not say whether the schedule may change or provide further details about the arrangements for Xi and Peng’s visit.

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