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Xi Calls China and US Partners Ahead of Washington Talks

Xi Calls China and US Partners Ahead of Washington Talks
Xi Says China, US Should Be ‘Partners, Not Rivals’ · deccanchronicle.com

Xi Jinping visited Washington to meet US President Donald Trump.

Xi said China and the United States should work as partners instead of treating each other as rivals.

Donald Trump and Melania Trump greeted Xi and Peng Liyuan when they arrived.

The two countries have many shared interests, but they also have disagreements.

Their talks are expected to cover trade tariffs, technology, artificial intelligence, military issues, and Taiwan.

They may also discuss conflicts in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war.

Xi said both countries should cooperate while managing their differences.

He expressed hope that the visit would improve life for people in both countries and help world peace.

Key facts

Visit
Xi Jinping’s first trip to Washington since 2015
Arrival
Xi was greeted by Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland
Central message
China and the United States should be partners, not rivals
Expected topics
Tariffs, technology, artificial intelligence, military ties, Taiwan, and international conflicts
Relationship goal
A constructive China-US relationship featuring cooperation, moderate competition, and manageable differences
Historical comparison
The article says Trump was the first US president since 1962 to personally welcome a foreign leader at the base
Chinese delegation
The delegation includes Cai Qi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Quotes

Xi Jinping

President of China

“China and the US should work in the same direction, promote a stable relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences, and promises of peace.”
deccanchronicle.com
“With joint efforts, Xi said he believes the visit is sure to be fruitful, and will enhance the well-being of the two peoples and add hope for world peace.”
rediff.com

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