How Trump-Xi Chinese state dinner became the hottest ticket in DC — and who’s angling for a coveted seat

Tech and hedge fund executives are lobbying President Trump for invitations to an upcoming White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event is being described as a highly sought-after invitation in Washington, D.C. The dinner is scheduled for next week.
Next week's White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping is turning into the hottest ticket in DC, with big tech and hedge fund bosses literally lobbying President Trump for a seat at the table.
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