Xi, Trump Summit Ends with Tour of National Archives

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States concluded not with a formal negotiation but with a symbolic tour of the National Archives. After morning tea in the White House Red Room, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania escorted Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan to the building that houses the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and other foundational American texts. The Office of the First Lady confirmed the itinerary, underscoring the importance of shared democratic heritage in the two leaders’ meeting. The visit highlighted the United States’ willingness to showcase its foundational documents as a gesture of openness and respect toward China’s top leader.