Xi says China and US should be partners, not rivals

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the US should be partners, not rivals, during his visit to Washington, where he received a military honor ceremony from President Donald Trump. Xi emphasized the long-standing benefits of friendly exchanges and closely linked interests between the two peoples. The leaders were scheduled for further talks at the White House. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed an agreement to extend the economic de-escalation between the two countries until January 10, 2027, providing more time for economic discussions. The extension follows an October 2025 decision by both superpowers to suspend retaliatory tariffs and trade-restrictive measures that had shaken the global economy.