Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump conclude their three-day summit Friday as live television coverage of White House events resumed following a federal judge's decision to temporarily block the administration's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The return of the television pool is expected to provide the first full live broadcast access to presidential events in days as Xi wraps up his visit to Washington. Xi's final day began at the White House where Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting the Chinese leader and his wife, Peng Liyuan, for tea.
In brief televised remarks in the White House Red Room, Trump told reporters, "We've had a a tremendous visit from two spectacular people. We've really enjoyed it, and I think we've made tremendous strides ... Very positive for both countries." He added, "So, thank you very much and we appreciate the fair coverage.
We appreciate it." After tea, the two presidents will travel together to the National Archives. There, Trump plans to show Xi some of America's founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, as part of a visit designed to highlight the nation's history during its 250th anniversary celebrations. The National Archives stop will serve as the closing public event of a summit that has featured lavish ceremony, a state dinner and displays of warmth between the leaders of the world's two largest economies.
Trump has said he wants Xi to see "some of the greatest treasures" of American history while also viewing artifacts reflecting the long and often complicated relationship between the United States and China. The visit has produced an extension of the current U.S.-China trade framework and fresh commitments to maintain stable relations. Xi is expected to depart Washington after the Archives tour.
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