“The competition between the two countries, the United States and China, should be limited and should be a healthy race,” Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized during his meeting with U.S. President Trump.
Similarly, Trump proudly said that “a truly great friendship” has blossomed between Xi Jinping and himself, and between the United States and himself.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. Subsequently, President Trump formally welcomed the Chinese president and his delegation, who visited the White House on Thursday.
Speaking then, Trump said, “Since I was first elected president in 2016, a very strong friendship has been built with President Xi Jinping, based on mutual respect and with the interests of the people of both countries at heart. I also gratefully remember the excellent hospitality extended to us when I visited the Chinese capital, Beijing, last May.
Officials from both countries are working toward a balanced trade relationship, including creating new market opportunities for American farmers and livestock breeders. He expressed confidence that the decisions being made now in areas such as AI, technology, and security will ensure peace and prosperity for the future.
Following Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, “On behalf of the Chinese people, best wishes for the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations. I have come to the United States at President Trump’s invitation to strengthen friendship and expand cooperation.
I am ready to steer the great ship of China-U.S. relations onto a steady course toward the future. We should set aside differences and build mutual trust through continuous dialogue.
AI for the benefit of humanity: Both countries are leading nations in the field of AI. The responsibility lies with both superpowers to ensure that this technology is used for the benefit of humanity and always kept under human control.
Just as China welcomes American companies with an open mind, Chinese companies should also be given fair business opportunities in the United States.
Avoiding conflict and living together peacefully...: It would benefit both sides if the two countries avoid conflict and coexist peacefully. Competition between the two countries should remain limited and be a healthy race, not turn into a wrestling match in which one defeats the other.
He also pointed out that, to break the historical power struggle, the armed forces of both countries should pursue regular talks and emergency communication mechanisms.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and others took part in this meeting. This was followed by a dinner attended by leading technology figures.
On Friday, the final day of the trip, the two leaders are scheduled to attend a tea reception at the White House and also visit the National Archives in Washington.
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Welcome at the airport
U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump personally gave an enthusiastic welcome to Xi Jinping, who arrived on Wednesday at Andrews Joint Air Force Base in Maryland, USA, along with his wife Peng Liyuan.
This is the first time since 1962 that a U.S. president has personally gone to the airport to welcome a foreign leader. At that time, he was given a formal welcome with 21-gun salutes, the national anthems of both countries being played, and two U.S. Air Force B-1 fighter jets flying in formation overhead.
When the B-1 fighter jets flew low overhead, the loud noise they made drew attention as Trump was seen grimacing and showing discomfort.
