First Lady Melania Trump Releases Details on the State Dinner with His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of The People’s Republic of China, and Madame Peng Liyuan

Summary: This White House release details the State Dinner honoring President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan, held in the East Room, with preparations led by First Lady Melania Trump. Menu: Blends American ingredients with subtle Chinese influences. Opening toast: Schramsberg "Blanc De Noir" sparkling wine, chosen to honor the 1972 "Toast to Peace" between President Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing. First course: Yellow squash velouté with wild mushroom fricassee, crispy pancetta, and scallion oil. Second course: Sesame-crusted sea bass with braised baby bok choy, roasted eggplant, and sauce verte. Dessert: Vanilla crémeux with sour cherry confit, walnut frangipane, and White House honey ice cream. Entertainment: Headlined by tenor Christopher Macchio (who performed at the 2025 inauguration), with performances by the U.S. Marine Band, Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Army Chorus, and Army Strings. Décor: Featured red tones reflecting Chinese cultural symbolism, with red floral arrangements (dahlias, ranunculus), vermeil pieces from the White House collection, and the Reagan State Service tableware — blending Chinese and American aesthetic traditions.