Xi: US, China Can Achieve Greatness Together

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China's goal of national rejuvenation and President Trump's "Make America Great Again" are both ambitious and can complement each other, urging the two nations to explore a new path for major-power relations. Speaking at a White House state dinner on Thursday, September 24, Xi emphasized the need for constructive strategic stability. Xi described his talks with Trump as candid and in-depth, yielding new consensus and strategic guidance for bilateral ties. He also highlighted historical connections, including early trade, joint efforts against Japanese aggression in World War II, and the "ping-pong diplomacy" that normalized relations. Xi cited examples of people-to-people exchanges, such as an American who funded tree-planting in China, to underscore the importance of cultural ties. He called for both sides to nurture friendship and write a new chapter in Sino-American relations.