Xi urges US partnership over rivalry in state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on September 23, 2026, for a state visit, stating that China and the US should be partners, not rivals. He emphasized that both nations can help each other succeed and advance global well-being. Xi was welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Joint Base Andrews. In his written speech, Xi highlighted the deep ties between the two peoples and referenced the May agreement to build a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability, calling for cooperation, moderate competition, and manageable differences. Xi expressed confidence that the two major countries can find a proper way to coexist, noting that the historical logic of peaceful coexistence and public expectations remain unchanged. He looks forward to in-depth talks with Trump on bilateral and global issues, aiming to enrich the relationship and expand cooperation.