China
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday attended a welcome banquet held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
The two heads of state each delivered addresses at the welcome banquet.
At the invitation of Trump, Xi is paying a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday.
Xi attends welcome banquet held by Trump
Xi attends welcome banquet held by Trump
Oil prices climbed on Thursday.
The West Texas Intermediate for November delivery added 2.45 U.S. dollars, or 2.66 percent, to settle at 94.61 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for November delivery went up 3.52 dollars, or 3.41 percent, to settle at 106.60 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.
Crude futures settle higher
