Beijing: The United States and China have agreed to work toward building a 'constructive and strategically stable relationship,' following talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Trump's visit to Beijing this week.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, President Xi stated that the new framework would serve as a long-term guide for bilateral relations and assist both countries in addressing global challenges while promoting international peace and development. Xi highlighted recent trade negotiations as being 'generally balanced and positive,' noting that the progress was encouraging not only for the two nations but also for the global economy.
Xi emphasized that the essence of China-U.S. economic relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, adding that dialogue and equal consultation remain the optimal methods for resolving trade disputes and economic friction. President Trump expressed his willingness to work with Xi to expand cooperation, manage differences responsibly, and strengthen ties between the world's two largest economies.
Beyond trade, the two leaders addressed several major international issues, including tensions in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and developments on the Korean Peninsula. They also agreed to support one another in hosting significant international gatherings later this year, such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit and the G20 Summit.
Xi noted that the new relationship framework would provide strategic direction for China-U.S. relations over the next three years and beyond, stressing Beijing's commitment to maintaining stable and sustainable ties with Washington. In public remarks before their private meeting, Xi expressed hope that he and Trump could help make 2026 a 'historic milestone' in relations between the two countries.
Despite ongoing differences over trade, security, and regional influence, many observers view Thursday's meeting as a positive step toward easing tensions and enhancing cooperation between the world's two largest economies.