Xi, Trump hail new era of US–China cooperation

BEIJING – Chinese President XI Jinping said that US and China cooperation would open a new door of history. President XI said that President Trump’s visit to China is historic. “It is an immense happiness for me to see President Trump besides me,” said the Chinese president, emphasizing mutual respect between both US and China. Xi said that he and President Trump held fruitful discussion and discussed the matters in details. The Chinese president said that all global crises can only be resolved through diplomacy and dialogue, stressing that China and the United States must follow the principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence despite their differences. The remarks came during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where the two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands at the entrance of an official reception ceremony. President Xi welcomed the US delegation and introduced members of his cabinet before both sides proceeded inside the venue for formal talks. Addressing the meeting alongside their respective delegations, Xi Jinping said the United States and China, as two major global powers, share a responsibility to maintain international stability and promote global development. He emphasized that the world was closely watching the talks in Beijing, adding that preserving peace and ensuring economic progress are shared historical responsibilities of both nations. Xi further stated that although differences exist, both countries should adhere to mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, arguing that global peace and economic growth depend on stable bilateral relations. He said the current international environment is marked by rapid changes not seen in a century and warned that global challenges, including tensions in regions such as Iran and disruptions in supply chains, require collective response. “We must ask whether we can jointly address global challenges and build a stable future for the world and our