Xi Jinping Hosts Trump for Banquet, Says U.S.-China Relations 'Can Only Be Made Better, Not Worse'
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a banquet in Beijing to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that U.S.-China relations "can only be made better, not worse." In his remarks, President Trump mentioned that the founding of Xi's alma mater, Tsinghua University, was supported by American funds and invited President Xi and his wife to visit the U.S. on September 24.
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(Central News Agency, Beijing, 14th) - Chinese President Xi Jinping held a banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to welcome U.S. President Donald Trump. Xi stated that U.S.-China relations "can only be made better, not worse." In his toast, Trump mentioned that the establishment of Xi's alma mater, Tsinghua University, involved U.S. funding and invited President Xi and his wife to visit the U.S. on September 24.
According to China's official CCTV News, Xi said in his dinner speech that "achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and "Making America Great Again" (MAGA, Trump's campaign slogan) can absolutely coexist and mutually contribute to each other's success, benefiting the world.
Xi stated that under the new circumstances, he and Trump have met and spoken multiple times, promoting the overall stability of U.S.-China relations. They both agree that the U.S.-China relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world today, that it "can only be made better, not worse," and that cooperation benefits both while conflict harms both. They should be partners, not rivals.
He reiterated the idea of "building a constructive and strategically stable U.S.-China relationship," which he had mentioned in their talks earlier in the morning, stating that whether the U.S. and China can achieve mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation is key to the stable development of the bilateral relationship.
According to a CNN live broadcast, Trump expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality from the Chinese side and described his earlier conversation with Xi as "extremely positive and productive."
Trump reviewed the history of friendly interaction, mutual assistance, and mutual influence between the U.S. and China. He mentioned that the establishment of Xi's alma mater, Tsinghua University, was funded by the late U.S. President Roosevelt (referring to the returned Boxer Indemnity funds).
At the end of his speech, Trump extended an invitation to President Xi and his wife to visit the White House on September 24. (Editor: Yang Sheng-Ju) 1150514
According to China's official CCTV News, Xi said in his dinner speech that "achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and "Making America Great Again" (MAGA, Trump's campaign slogan) can absolutely coexist and mutually contribute to each other's success, benefiting the world.
Xi stated that under the new circumstances, he and Trump have met and spoken multiple times, promoting the overall stability of U.S.-China relations. They both agree that the U.S.-China relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world today, that it "can only be made better, not worse," and that cooperation benefits both while conflict harms both. They should be partners, not rivals.
He reiterated the idea of "building a constructive and strategically stable U.S.-China relationship," which he had mentioned in their talks earlier in the morning, stating that whether the U.S. and China can achieve mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation is key to the stable development of the bilateral relationship.
According to a CNN live broadcast, Trump expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality from the Chinese side and described his earlier conversation with Xi as "extremely positive and productive."
Trump reviewed the history of friendly interaction, mutual assistance, and mutual influence between the U.S. and China. He mentioned that the establishment of Xi's alma mater, Tsinghua University, was funded by the late U.S. President Roosevelt (referring to the returned Boxer Indemnity funds).
At the end of his speech, Trump extended an invitation to President Xi and his wife to visit the White House on September 24. (Editor: Yang Sheng-Ju) 1150514