Beijing and Washington must “strengthen their communication,” said Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing, from the White House, that he is in the U.S. to strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two “great nations and great peoples.”
Xi said he is willing to work with Trump—with whom he has forged a “personal relationship”—to “steer the ship” of Sino-American relations. “We must coexist peacefully,” he emphasized, adding that “competition should be positive and within limits.”
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China and the U.S. “share the responsibility” to advance humanity, he continued, adding that the two countries should strengthen their communication. “Sincere, ongoing dialogue can foster understanding and mutual trust,” he emphasized. “We encourage exchanges in diplomacy, trade, the economy, and law enforcement,” he added, noting that “there is a broad scope for cooperation” between the two countries. He also noted that the armed forces of the two countries should maintain their regular dialogue.
On trade, Xi said that “China’s door is open” and that he welcomes U.S. companies wishing to invest in his country. He also expressed the hope that Chinese companies would receive “fair treatment” in the U.S.
Referring to artificial intelligence, the Chinese president said that his country and the U.S. are both “major powers” in the field and have “the ability and responsibility to develop and manage AI for the greater good” but also to ensure that its development remains under human control and “serves the well-being of the people.”
Panda Diplomacy
Xi announced that two pandas will be arriving at the Atlanta Zoo in the coming days.
“The giant panda has always been a symbol of friendship between China and the U.S. In a few days, two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will settle into their new home in Atlanta and meet the American public,” he said.
The transfer of the pandas to the U.S. was formalized last April, but until now the exact date of their arrival had not been specified.
Beijing also plans to invite 100,000 young Americans to visit China for educational exchanges and studies over the next five years.
The Chinese president also called for an increase in direct flights between the two countries.
Xi Jinping called on Washington and Tehran to resolve their differences
Xi Jinping today called on the U.S. and Iran to resolve their differences “as soon as possible” through negotiations, with the aim of ending the war and opening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, which reported on the Chinese president’s meeting with his American counterpart, Donald Trump.
At the same time, the Chinese president urged Trump to show “prudence” regarding Taiwan, stressing that he hopes Washington will continue to oppose “Taiwan’s independence,” so as to lay a solid foundation for bilateral strategic cooperation and the development of Sino-American relations.
For his part, Donald Trump said he had an “excellent meeting” with Xi Jinping, addressing reporters before the two leaders boarded Marine One, departing from the White House for a brief tour.
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