Xi Jinping says China-US relations at new historical stage, calls for responsible great power approach
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Chinese President Xi Jinping stated during a White House state dinner that China-US relations have entered a new historical stage and urged both nations to act as responsible great powers seeking innovative approaches to their bilateral relationship.
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Xi Jinping made remarks during a state dinner at the White House, referencing Trump's 'Make America Great Again' slogan and China's pursuit of national rejuvenation and modernization.
WASHINGTON, September 25. /TASS/. The relations between Beijing and Washington are standing at a new historical juncture, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a state dinner at the White House.
"Today, the China-US relations are at a new historical stage," the Chinese leader said. "President Trump vowed to make America great again and help the American people to achieve significant success. China is striving for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and the modernization of the PRC [People’s Republic of China] continuously opens up new horizons. Both goals are ambitious and can complement each other."
China and the United States should seek a new approach to building relations between the two great powers, Xi Jinping continued.
"China and the US should act as responsible great powers, living up to the expectations of our peoples, keeping pace with the times and searching for new approaches to relations between our great nations," he added.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
China and the US will engage in further diplomatic talks to define new approaches to bilateral relations
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific new approaches to China-US relations were proposed?
- How will the Trump administration respond to Xi's call for responsible great power behavior?
- What concrete steps will follow this diplomatic engagement?
