Xi said the two heads of state had visited each other’s countries within less than six months, describing the exchanges as unusual in the history of China-US relations. He said the two leaders had remained in contact through various channels and were jointly determining the direction of bilateral ties.
The Chinese president said the two countries should translate their understanding into practical measures, with cooperation at the core, manageable competition and differences addressed through dialogue.
Xi said China and the United States should expand areas of practical cooperation while reducing disputes. He stressed that economic and trade cooperation should be based on equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit.
He said Chinese and US economic and trade teams had completed a new round of consultations and reached new arrangements, describing the developments as beneficial for industries in both countries as well as the global economy.
On artificial intelligence, Xi said China and the United States could both compete and cooperate in the field. He called for continued discussions on the opportunities and risks associated with AI and joint efforts to prevent its misuse.
Xi also stressed that human control over AI technology must be maintained and that the technology should be used to promote human development and welfare.
On Taiwan, Xi reiterated China’s position on safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity. He expressed hope that the United States would maintain its opposition to “Taiwan independence” and handle the Taiwan issue cautiously.
President Trump described Xi’s visit as a successful one and said the two countries were major powers. Trump said he considered Xi a friend and that the two leaders had maintained close and continuous communication.
Trump said China-US relations would remain positive under their leadership and welcomed progress made by the two countries’ economic and trade teams. He said both sides should continue negotiations and work toward further agreements.
The two leaders also discussed the situations in the Middle East, Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula. They further agreed to support each other regarding the hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economic leaders’ meetings.