Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held wide-ranging discussions in Beijing during Trump’s official visit to China, focusing on bilateral ties and international issues.
According to a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday, the two leaders held in-depth exchanges on matters concerning both countries and broader global developments. The talks reportedly resulted in a series of new understandings aimed at guiding relations between China and the United States in the coming years.
Trump, who is on a three-day visit to China, met Xi twice on Thursday before concluding his visit on Friday following a luncheon meeting with the Chinese President.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that both sides agreed on a new vision for building a “constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability.” The discussions also focused on promoting stable and sustainable bilateral relations while contributing to global peace and economic development.
The visit marks the first in-person meeting between Xi and Trump since their meeting in Busan last October. It is also the first visit to China by a sitting US president in nine years.
As part of the diplomatic engagements, Xi hosted an official welcome ceremony and banquet for Trump in Beijing. The two leaders also visited the Temple of Heaven, one of China’s major cultural landmarks.
The discussions come at a time when relations between the world’s two largest economies remain important for global trade, security, and geopolitical stability. While official details of specific agreements were limited, the statements from Beijing indicated a focus on maintaining strategic communication and reducing tensions.
Observers are expected to closely watch whether the meetings lead to concrete policy outcomes on issues such as trade, regional security, and economic cooperation.
