BEIJING: US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today, where both leaders held talks on bilateral relations, global stability and expanding trade cooperation.
President Xi welcomed Trump and his delegation, expressing optimism about the meeting and emphasizing that stable relations between China and the United States are important not only for the two countries but for global peace and economic balance.
He noted that as two major world powers, both nations share a responsibility to promote international stability and cooperation.
Trump thanked the Chinese leadership for the warm reception and praised Xi as a strong leader. He stated that his relationship with the Chinese president has remained positive and constructive over the years.
The US leader highlighted that Washington is keen to further strengthen trade ties with Beijing, adding that the primary focus of the meeting was to enhance bilateral trade and economic collaboration.
The meeting comes amid evolving global dynamics, with both countries seeking to manage competition while maintaining cooperation on key international issues.
