Chinese envoy calls Xi-Trump rapport an asset in bilateral ties
Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng described the personal relationship between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as a major strategic asset in bilateral relations. His comments followed a summit that produced agreements on trade, military communication and future leader meetings, but no breakthrough on chip controls.
China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has described the personal rapport between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump as a valuable asset in relations between the two countries. Speaking at a Chinese embassy National Day celebration in Washington, Xie said the leaders’ personal connection and dialogue had helped keep bilateral relations on course during difficult periods. He described high-level diplomacy as an anchor for the relationship.
His comments followed Xi’s state visit to the United States, during which Trump hosted an airport welcome, a White House reception, a state dinner, a tea meeting and a visit to the National Archives. The two sides agreed to pursue a constructive relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity. Xie highlighted planned meetings between the leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering in Shenzhen in November and the G20 summit in Miami in December.
He also pointed to Chinese technology advances, including work by Huawei and AI start-up Kimi, despite US restrictions on advanced technology. The summit produced no breakthrough on US controls affecting Chinese semiconductors. Xi urged Trump to oppose Taiwan independence, according to Beijing’s account, while the White House statement did not mention Taiwan.
Trump also disputed a US ambassador’s account that he had raised possible arms sales with Xi. The two militaries were reportedly expected to pursue a memorandum on crisis communication and prevention, although the US account did not mention military cooperation. Economically, both sides extended a Busan trade arrangement until January 10, 2027, and announced tariff-reduction lists covering products in non-sensitive sectors.
The relationship has survived a trade war, the pandemic and a period without direct leader-level contact. Xie said the current personal channel provided fresh momentum, but the supplied material also shows continuing disagreements over Taiwan, technology controls and military communication.
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