Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held delegation-level talks in Beijing during Trump’s two-day official visit to China, with both leaders emphasising diplomacy, trade and global stability as key priorities.
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President Trump arrived in Beijing and was formally welcomed by President Xi at the Great Hall of the People, where the two leaders exchanged greetings before heading into talks alongside senior officials from both countries.
During the meeting, Xi said global crises can only be addressed through diplomacy and dialogue, stressing that China and the United States must follow the principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence despite existing differences.
President Trump meets with President Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing: “It’s an honor to be with you, it’s an honor to be your friend, and the relationship between China and the U.S.A. is going to be better than ever before. Thank you very much!” pic.twitter.com/h532U9k3LI
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Welcoming the US delegation, Xi noted that China and the US are two major powers with a shared responsibility to maintain global peace, economic development and international stability. He said the world is closely watching the outcome of the Beijing talks amid ongoing tensions linked to the Iran conflict and disruptions in global supply chains.
Xi added that rapid global changes are reshaping the international order at an unprecedented pace, making cooperation between major nations increasingly important. He said both countries should focus on common interests rather than rivalry, adding that stable bilateral ties would benefit not only the two nations but also the wider world.
The Chinese leader also urged both sides to help each other succeed and prosper, saying collaboration would bring greater benefits than confrontation.
In his opening remarks, Trump described it as an honour to meet Xi and called him a friend, saying their relationship has remained strong over the years. He noted that he had brought “some of the world’s greatest business leaders” on the visit, underlining the importance of trade discussions.
Trump said the summit would primarily focus on bilateral trade and economic cooperation, expressing confidence that the two countries would maintain strong ties for decades.
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He added that whenever challenges emerged in the relationship, both leaders had been able to communicate directly and resolve issues quickly. Trump arrived in Beijing a day earlier for what analysts describe as a closely watched diplomatic visit.