In a significant move for global diplomacy, US President Donald Trump is set to pay a state visit to the Chinese mainland from May 13 to 15. The announcement was made on Monday morning by a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, confirming the visit comes at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
This upcoming visit marks a historic milestone, being the first time a US president has visited China in nine years. It follows a previous face-to-face meeting between the two heads of state held in Busan last October, signaling a continuing effort to maintain high-level communication between the world's two largest economies.
According to Guo Jiakun, the ministry spokesperson, President Xi and President Trump are expected to engage in in-depth exchanges. The discussions will focus on critical issues surrounding China-US relations, as well as broader themes of world peace and sustainable development.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized the strategic importance of such interactions, noting that head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in guiding the trajectory of bilateral ties. By prioritizing direct dialogue, both nations aim to navigate the complexities of their relationship in a volatile global climate.
China has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the United States based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. The goal of the visit is to expand cooperation and effectively manage differences, thereby injecting greater stability and certainty into a world currently facing significant turbulence and change.
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US President Donald Trump to pay state visit to China May 13-15
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