President Donald Trump said that he plans to host a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping during his counterpart’s upcoming visit to Washington later this month.
Xi is expected in D.C. around Sept. 24 for a summit with the president. The meeting comes as the administration steps up pressure both on countries and companies accused of supporting Iran.
Asked what the reception would signal to U.S. allies given China’s close economic relationship with Iran, Trump played down Beijing’s involvement with Tehran.