President Xi Jinping hosted a welcoming banquet for President Donald Trump on Thursday evening, where both leaders reaffirmed the critical importance of the China-U.S. relationship. Xi characterized the bond as the world’s most consequential bilateral tie, stating, “We must make it work and never mess it up.” He emphasized that cooperation is the only viable path, as confrontation would lead to mutual loss, and urged both nations to act as partners rather than rivals.
Xi further noted that the two countries have agreed to build a relationship grounded in strategic stability to foster global peace and prosperity. He highlighted that the well-being of over 1.7 billion people in both nations—and the broader global population—depends on mutual respect and win-win cooperation. President Trump echoed these sentiments, describing their conversations as positive and constructive while noting that strengthening the U.S.-China partnership is essential for creating a better future for the world.
Credit – CGTN