Xi tells Trump China, U.S. should be partners, not rivals

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the U.S. should be "partners rather than rivals" in written remarks published by state media, hours after arriving in Washington on Wednesday evening for talks with President Donald Trump. Xi said he looked forward to "in-depth exchanges" with Trump on bilateral relations and global issues, with expected discussion topics including trade, artificial intelligence competition, and Beijing's support for Tehran. He called for a "stable relationship" with cooperation as the mainstay and manageable differences. In a nod to Trump's slogan, Xi said China's rejuvenation and "making America great again" can "go hand in hand," expressing confidence the visit would yield fruitful results and bring new hope for world peace.