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title: "Trump White House state dinner menu for Xi Jinping revealed"
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published: "2026-09-24T21:46:17.141Z"
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# Trump White House state dinner menu for Xi Jinping revealed

*Dishes blend American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence, including a nod to a 1972 toast.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to the White House and quoted by two independent outlets, with specific menu items named.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Reports clearly separate fact from comment, provide specific details, and explain the significance of the event.
- Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or manufactured urgency.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The White House announced the menu for a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, featuring American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence.
- The dinner began with a toast of Schramsberg Blanc De Noir sparkling wine, referencing a 1972 'Toast to Peace'.
- Courses included yellow squash velouté, sea bass with a toasted sesame crust, and a fruit-shaped dessert.
- Musical performances by tenor Christopher Macchio and military musicians were scheduled.

The White House announced the menu for a state dinner held for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meal was designed to highlight American ingredients with subtle Chinese influences, blending culinary traditions from both nations. The event took place in the East Room of the White House.

The dinner commenced with a toast of Schramsberg Blanc De Noir sparkling wine. This was a reference to the 1972 'Toast to Peace' shared by President Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai during Nixon's visit to China. The first course consisted of yellow squash velouté, wild mushroom fricassée, crispy pancetta, and scallion oil. The second course featured sea bass with a toasted sesame crust, accompanied by braised baby bok choy, roasted garden eggplant, and sauce verte. For dessert, guests were served a fruit-shaped item with vanilla crémeux and sour cherry confit.

Musical performances were scheduled, including a set by tenor Christopher Macchio and appearances by military musicians from the United States Marines Corps and the United States Army. The decor for the event drew inspiration from the cultural significance of the colour red in Chinese history.

## Disagreement on dessert details

The New York Post and in.gr reported the dessert included vanilla crémeux and sour cherry confit. Live Mint stated the dessert was composed of vanilla crémeux with a sour cherry confit centre over walnut frangipane, served alongside ice cream made using White House honey.

## What the coverage left out

None of the right-rated digests mention the musical performances by tenor Christopher Macchio or military musicians. The left-rated digests do not mention the attendance of tech leaders such as Jeff Bezos, Jensen Huang, and Mark Zuckerberg.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 29 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 17% (5)
- Centre: 24% (7)
- Right: 59% (17)

17 of 46 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-24T23:00:44.161025+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 7 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-24T23:30:39.232Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports focused on the menu details, including the yellow squash velouté and sour cherry confit dessert, as reported by in.gr. USA Today's digest noted that state dinners under Trump are private affairs, contrasting them with previous public events.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports from Live Mint and WBAL highlighted the menu, including the sea bass and yellow squash velouté, and mentioned the attendance of tech leaders such as Jeff Bezos, Jensen Huang, and Mark Zuckerberg. Newsweek's digest also noted the three-course menu planned by Melania Trump.

### Right

- Right-rated reports from the New York Post, Washington Times, and Times of India led with the menu for the state dinner, detailing dishes such as sea bass and yellow squash. CNBC-TV18 and India Today digests also focused on the blend of American ingredients with Chinese influences. Rediff.com and Tribune India digests mentioned the historic 1972 wine toast.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 2
- mixed: 14
- high: 11
- unknown: 17
- veryHigh: 2

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [wfmd.com](https://wfmd.com/2026/09/24/whats-on-the-menu-for-trumps-state-dinner-with-chinas-xi-one-american-staple-is-notably-missing) — What’s on the menu for Trump’s state dinner with China’s Xi? One American staple is notably missing
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/9b01fc63463b4210) — Trump to Host Xi for State Dinner After Summit Meeting: Live Updates
- [nytimespost.com](https://nytimespost.com/whats-on-the-menu-for-trumps-state-dinner-with-chinas-xi-one-american-staple-is-notably-missing) — What's on the menu for Trump's state dinner with China's Xi? One American staple is notably missing - NEW YORK TIMES POST
- [The New York Ledger](https://thenyledger.com/politics/whats-on-the-menu-for-trumps-state-dinner-with-chinas-xi-one-american-staple-is-notably-missing) — What's on the menu for Trump's state dinner with China's Xi? One American staple is notably missing
- [Fox News](https://foxnews.com/politics/whats-menu-trumps-state-dinner-chinas-xi-american-staple-notably-missing) — What's on the menu for Trump's state dinner with China's Xi? One American staple is notably missing
- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/09/24/us-news/heres-the-menu-for-the-trump-xi-state-dinner-at-white-house) — Here’s the menu for the Trump-Xi state dinner at White House
- [Washington Times](https://washingtontimes.com/news/2026/sep/24/sea-bass-yellow-squash-menu-xi-jinpings-state-dinner) — Sea bass and yellow squash on menu for Xi Jinping's state dinner
- [Infobae](https://infobae.com/estados-unidos/2026/09/24/trump-homenajeara-a-xi-jinping-con-una-cena-de-estado-inspirada-en-la-historia-de-las-relaciones-entre-estados-unidos-y-china) — Trump Will Honor Xi Jinping with a State Dinner Inspired by the History of US-China Relations
- [NeoFeed](https://neofeed.com.br/economia/no-encontro-trump-e-xi-jinping-um-item-ficou-fora-do-cardapio) — At the Trump and Xi Jinping Meeting, an Item Got Out of the Menu
- [WBAL](https://wbal.com/trumps-state-dinner-for-xi-to-feature-sea-bass-and-a-long-list-of-tech-titans) — Trump's state dinner for Xi to feature sea bass and a long list o
- [Unknown](https://voachinese.com/a/review-of-the-menu-and-program-for-the-white-house-state-dinner-hosted-by-president-trump-for-president-xi-20260924/8203959.html) — Preview of the Menu and Program for the White House State Dinner Hosted by President Trump for President Xi Jinping
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/09/24/world/ipa-oi-ekplikseis-sto-deipno-tou-tramp-sto-si-tzinpingk-arxi-me-veloute-kolokythas-kai-kleisimo-me-konfi-apo-ksino-kerasi) — The "Surprises" at Trump's Dinner with Xi Jinping - Starting with Pumpkin Velouté and Ending with Sour Cherry Confit
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/whats-on-menu-at-white-house-dinner-for-xi-jinping-heres-the-state-dinner-lineup/articleshow/134468484.cms) — What's on menu at White House dinner for Xi Jinping: Here's the state dinner lineup
- [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/what-xi-was-served-at-white-house-state-dinner/20260924.htm) — What Xi was served at White House state dinner
- [srpskainfo.com](https://srpskainfo.com/zabava/melanija-tramp-privukla-paznju-u-bijeloj-kuci-crna-elegancija-prve-dame-pala-u-drugi-plan-zbog-ivankinog-stajlinga) — Melania Trump Shone in the White House in an Elegant Black Edition
- [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/us-news/xitrump-summit-nod-to-historic-peace-toast-seabass-and-a-lot-of-chinese-influence-whats-on-state-dinner-menu-11790265086910.html) — Xi-Trump summit: Nod to historic ‘peace toast’, seabass and a lot of Chinese influence, what's on state dinner menu?
- [Avaz.ba](https://avaz.ba/showbiz/jet-set/1075045/svecani-docek-za-djinpinga-u-bijeloj-kuci-paznju-privukle-elegantne-kombinacije-prve-dame-sad-a) — Festive Reception for Jinping at the White House: Attention Was Drawn to the Elegant Combinations of the First Lady of the USA
- [inbusiness.kz](https://inbusiness.kz/ru/last/morskoj-okun-i-med-belogo-doma-poyavyatsya-na-uzhine-trampa-i-si-czinpina) — The Sea Bass and Honey of the White House Will Appear at Trump and Xi Jinping's Dinner.
- [Agi.it](https://agi.it/estero/news/2026-09-24/melania-menu-cena-39227713) — Melania Reveals the Dinner Menu: 'We Will Make a Toast for Peace'
- [CNBC-TV18](https://cnbctv18.com/world/blend-of-american-ingredients-with-subtle-chinese-influence-for-xis-state-dinner-19998098.htm) — Blend of American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence for Xi’s State dinner
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4402763-melanija-tramp-odusevila-sve-stajlingom-za-docek-si-djinpinga-svi-bruje-i-kako-izgleda-ivanka) — Melania Trump Wowed Everyone with Her Styling for Xi Jinping's Reception: Everyone Is Buzzing and What Ivanka Looks Like
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/to-menou-tou-deipnou-trab-si-ston-lefko-oiko) — The Menu for the Trump-Xi Dinner at the White House
- [INTELLINEWS](https://intelli.news/2026/09/24/trumps-china-state-dinner-puts-the-guests-home-cuisine-on-the-menu) — Trump’s China state dinner puts the guests’ home cuisine on the menu
- [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/9/24/n14856714.htm) — Melania Trump Releases Menu for White House State Dinner Following Trump-Xi Meeting.
- [Newsweek](https://newsweek.com/trump-xi-jinping-visit-white-house-china-menu-12483303) — Here's what Trump, Xi will eat at State Dinner—full menu planned by Melania
- [La Tercera](https://latercera.com/mundo/noticia/trump-recibe-a-xi-en-la-casa-blanca-en-medio-de-tensiones) — Trump Receives Xi in the White House Amid Tensions · Global Voices
- [Latestly](https://latestly.com/agency-news/world-news-historic-1972-wine-toast-to-red-dahlias-trump-and-melania-to-host-xi-jinping-for-white-house-state-dinner-7619115.html) — Historic 1972 Wine Toast to Red Dahlias: Trump and Melania to Host Xi Jinping for White House State Dinner
- [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4740892/trump-xi-state-dinner-menu-china-american-fusion) — Here's what's on the menu for the Xi state dinner
- [ieidiseis.gr](https://ieidiseis.gr/kosmos/873916/frikase-lavraki-kai-meli-apo-ton-kipo-toy-leykoy-oikoy-ti-perilamvanei-to-menoy-toy-deipnoy-tramp) — Fricassee, Sea Bass and Honey From the White House: What's on the Trump Dinner Menu
- [Sambad English](https://sambadenglish.com/national-international-news/world/whats-on-the-menu-for-xi-at-trumps-state-dinner-12572447) — What’s on the menu for Xi at Trump’s state dinner
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/tost-iz-1972-go-povtoryat-dlya-trampa-i-si-chem-belyy-dom-nakormit-liderov-ssha) — The 1972 Toast Will Be Repeated for Trump and C: What Will the White House Feed the Leaders of the United States and China?
- [Indian Abroad News - We Bring You Home](https://indianabroad.news/whats-on-the-menu-for-xi-at-trumps-state-dinner) — What’s on the menu for Xi at Trump’s state dinner
- [frognews.bg](https://frognews.bg/novini/melaniia-organizira-gala-vecheria-chest-dzipin-kakvo-meniuto.html) — Melania Is Hosting a Gala Dinner in Honor of Xi Jinping. What's on the Menu?
- [Unknown](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/09/24/MQ3WGYTDHAYWEOBWMU3TGZLCG4) — U.S.-China Dinner Begins with Wine Toast… ‘Nixon Visit to China’ Wine to Be Served
- [The Detroit News](https://detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/24/state-dinners-were-once-grand-public-moments-under-trump-private-affairs/91917431007) — State dinners were once grand public moments. Under Trump, they’re private affairs
- [KalingaTV](https://kalingatv.com/world/historic-1972-wine-toast-to-red-dahlias-trump-and-melania-to-host-xi-jinping-for-white-house-state-dinner) — Historic 1972 wine toast to red dahlias: Trump and Melania to host Xi Jinping for White House state dinner
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/us-news/story/trump-xi-state-dinner-whats-on-the-white-house-menu-and-who-is-attending-3002144-2026-09-24) — What's on Trump-Xi White House state dinner menu and who is attending?
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/usa-news/historic-1972-wine-toast-to-red-dahlias-trump-and-melania-to-host-xi-jinping-for-white-house-state-dinner) — Historic 1972 wine toast to red dahlias: Trump and Melania to host Xi Jinping for White House state dinner - The Tribune
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/24/state-dinners-were-once-grand-public-moments-under-trump-private-affairs/91917431007) — State dinners were once grand public moments. Under Trump, they’re private affairs
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/bulletin/news/xi-trump-state-dinner-menu-b3055763.html) — Menu for Trump-Xi state dinner announced featuring nod to historic ‘Toast to Peace’
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/bulletin/news/xi-trump-state-dinner-menu-b3055763.html) — Menu for Trump-Xi state dinner announced featuring nod to historic ‘Toast to Peace’
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/jantar-trump-xi-cardapio) — Trump and Xi Dinner Has Menu with "Chinese Touch" and Toast; See Schedule
- [REALITATEA.NET](https://realitatea.net/stiri/extern/melania-trump-a-dezvaluit-detaliile-dineului-de-stat-in-onoarea-lui-xi-jinping-meniu-american-cu-accente-chinezesti-si-decor-in-rosu-zfhhvu) — Melania Trump Unveiled the Details of the State Dinner in Honour of Xi Jinping: American Menu with Chinese Accents and Red Decoration
- [The White House](https://whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2026/09/first-lady-melania-trump-releases-details-on-the-state-dinner-with-his-excellency-xi-jinping-president-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-and-madame-peng-liyuan) — 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
- [Adevarul](https://adevarul.ro/stiri-externe/sua/spectacol-grandios-oferit-de-trump-pentru-liderul-2559554.html) — Great Show Offered by Trump for the Chinese Leader. Xi Jinping Came with the Message that the US and China "Should Be Partners, Not rivals."
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260924032000009) — What Will Be on the Table for the Trump-Xi Jinping Dinner? What Were the Menus for Past Chinese Leaders?

## Questions

**What was the menu for the state dinner honoring Xi Jinping?**

The state dinner menu featured a yellow squash velouté as the first course, followed by sea bass with a toasted sesame crust. The dessert was a fruit-shaped item with vanilla crémeux and sour cherry confit. The meal aimed to highlight American ingredients with subtle Chinese influences.

**What was the significance of the opening toast?**

The dinner began with a toast of Schramsberg Blanc De Noir sparkling wine. This was a deliberate reference to the historic 'Toast to Peace' shared between President Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai in 1972, symbolizing a diplomatic gesture.

**Who performed at the state dinner?**

Musical performances were scheduled to entertain guests during the state dinner. These included performances by tenor Christopher Macchio and military musicians from the United States Marines Corps and the United States Army.

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