Xi's US Visit Steers China-US Relations Toward Steady Course

Chinese President Xi Jinping is making a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of President Donald Trump, marking their second meeting this year and Xi's first US trip in three years. The visit is seen as a historic milestone in bilateral relations. The two leaders have maintained close communication through calls and meetings, including an October 2025 summit in Busan, South Korea, and Trump's May visit to China where they established a new framework for "constructive strategic stability." Economic ties remain strong, with over 7,000 Chinese companies in the US and 80,000 American firms in China, while trade reached 2 trillion yuan in the first half of this year. The article emphasizes that Taiwan remains the most sensitive issue in bilateral relations, while people-to-people exchanges have flourished, with over 50,000 American youth visiting China ahead of schedule. Both nations are urged to cooperate on global challenges including climate change and AI governance.