Key facts
- Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan hosted separate events on Friday.
- President Donald Trump is preparing to bestow rare honors on Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan, the respective wives of US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, held separate events on Friday. The engagements took place as President Trump was preparing to bestow rare honors upon President Xi. The specific nature of the honors was not detailed in the provided text.