In a significant move toward global stability, President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held a series of high-level meetings this week, marking a pivotal moment in the relationship between the world's two largest economies.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday, May 15, 2026, that the interactions between President Xi and President Trump on Thursday enhanced mutual understanding and deepened mutual trust. According to the ministry, the visit has not only advanced practical cooperation but has also injected essential stability and certainty into the international landscape.
President Trump's state visit to China, conducted at the invitation of President Xi, represents the first visit by a US president to the country in nine years. This meeting follows their previous in-person interaction in Busan last October, signaling a renewed commitment to diplomatic engagement.
The visit featured a blend of formal diplomacy and cultural exchange. President Xi hosted a welcome ceremony and a banquet for President Trump, and the two leaders visited the Temple of Heaven together, symbolizing a bridge between modern diplomacy and historical tradition.
During their in-depth exchanges on major bilateral and global issues, the two presidents reached several new common understandings. Most notably, they agreed on a new vision for building a constructive China-US relationship based on strategic stability. This framework is intended to provide strategic guidance for bilateral ties for the next three years and beyond.
The Foreign Ministry emphasized that this new positioning will promote a steady, sound, and sustainable development of relations between the two nations, ultimately fostering greater peace, prosperity, and progress worldwide. Additionally, both leaders agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on various international and regional issues, ensuring that mutual concerns are handled with care and professionalism.
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China says Xi-Trump meeting deepens trust, brings world stability
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