Peng Liyuan

Chinese officials asked the U.S. to build rest time into Xi Jinping's Washington summit with President Trump, according to people familiar with the planning. Requests included a private West Wing "hold room" open only to Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, and the cancellation of a working lunch with Trump set for Sept. 24.

WSJ

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan to the White House.

Melania Trump and Madame Peng are touring the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art.

Melania Trump and Madame Peng are touring the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art.

A silent drill platoon review was held at the White House. Watching from the Blue Room balcony: Trump, Melania, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan.

President Trump, welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan to the White House:

"President Xi and Madame Peng arrive at an important moment for America, the 250th anniversary of our founding."

President Trump says he met Chinese President Xi Jinping at the airport yesterday, describing him as “strong, vibrant, and fit --Better than ever.”

Trump also called Xi’s wife, Peng Liyuan, “BEAUTIFUL!”

Trump formally invited Xi Jinping and Madame Peng to the White House on September 24th.

Trump: "Thank you again, President Xi, for this beautiful welcome and tonight it is my honor to extend an invitation to you and Madame Peng to visit us at the White House this September 24th, and we look forward to it."