According to CCTV news reports, on the evening of September 24 local time, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan attended the welcoming banquet hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania.
According to the US Sun newspaper, Trump's granddaughter, Arabella, also attended this welcome party.
Fifteen-year-old Alala and her mother, Ivanka Trump, sat in the front row at the White House that evening. Alala was dressed in a white suit, sitting between Ivanka and US Secretary of State Rubio.
It is said that they were the only two members of the Trump family who sat in the front row.
Ivanka posted a photo of herself with Alabera on social media on September 24th.
According to Phoenix TV reports, in 2017, when Arabella was a little girl, she could recite ancient poems and the 'Three Character Classic' in Chinese, and she also sang the song 'Jasmine Flower'.
From the welcome ceremony at the White House on the morning of the 24th local time to the state dinner in the evening, every aspect was infused with Chinese elements. For example, during the welcome ceremony in the morning, while the guests were waiting for the US president’s speech, the song played by the White House included “The Moon Represents My Heart”.
On the morning of that day, both Melania and Ivanka’s attire also incorporated Chinese elements. The state banquet was decorated with red floral arrangements and table linens from China.
The White House clearly stated in its statement regarding the first lady’s preparations for the state dinner that they hope to integrate Chinese red and Chinese cultural elements with American culture. This is also the message they wish to convey.
