Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping was marked by the softer, more glamorous details of diplomacy, from a technology-heavy guest list to the clothes worn by attendees, seating arrangements and the evening’s menu.
Trump hosted the dinner on Thursday night in honour of Xi, with the composition of the guests providing a prominent feature of the event.
Alongside the diplomatic purpose of the occasion, attention focused on its social and ceremonial details, including who sat where and what those attending were served.
