Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Xi Calls China and US Partners Ahead of Washington Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Washington to meet US President Donald Trump.
Xi said China and the United States should act like partners instead of rivals.
Trump and Melania Trump personally greeted Xi and Peng Liyuan when they arrived.
The welcome happened at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
The leaders are expected to discuss trade taxes, technology, artificial intelligence, military matters, and Taiwan.
They may also discuss conflicts in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Xi said the two countries should cooperate while managing their disagreements.
He said better relations could help people in both countries and support world peace.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the United States should be “partners, not rivals.”
US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump greeted Xi and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Expected talks include tariffs, technology, artificial intelligence, military ties, Taiwan, and international conflicts.
Xi said the countries should pursue cooperation, moderate competition, manageable differences, and peaceful relations.
The visit is Xi’s first trip to Washington since 2015 and includes Chinese officials Cai Qi and Wang Yi.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, along with Melania Trump, Peng Liyuan, and their delegations.
- What
- Xi arrived in Washington and called for China and the United States to be partners rather than rivals.
- When
- Wednesday; the visit is Xi’s first trip to Washington since 2015.
- Where
- Washington, with Xi’s arrival and welcome taking place at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
- Why
- The leaders are expected to discuss bilateral relations, cooperation, disagreements, and major international issues.
- Visit
- Xi Jinping’s first trip to Washington since 2015
- Arrival
- Xi was greeted by Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland
- Xi’s message
- China and the United States should be partners, not rivals
- Expected agenda
- Trade tariffs, technology, artificial intelligence, military ties, Taiwan, and international conflicts
- Proposed relationship
- Cooperation as the mainstay, with moderate competition, manageable differences, and promises of peace
- Diplomatic significance
- The articles say this was the first time since 1962 that a US president personally welcomed a foreign leader at the base
- Chinese delegation
- The delegation includes Cai Qi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi
