Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAriana BaioThursday 14 May 2026 20:03 BSTTrump addresses 'my friend' Xi at lavish state banquet after Beijing threatens conflict with US over TaiwanThe Chinese Military Band concluded a state banquet for President Donald Trump by performing "YMCA," a song frequently used at his rallies.The musical program at the ornate dinner, attended by the president, President Xi Jinping, and other officials, also included "We Are the World" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." xA White House official confirmed "YMCA" was part of the program, a song other governments, like South Korea's, have played for the president during overseas visits.The president often dances to "YMCA" at the end of his campaign rallies, making it a staple of his public appearances both domestically and internationally.During the banquet, President Xi toasted the president, linking China's rejuvenation with the "Make America Great Again" agenda, and the president thanked Xi, inviting him to the White House.In fullChina pays tribute to Trump in one of his favorite ways: closing state banquet with YMCAThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in