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Trump, Xi pledge closer ties as US-China relations reach new milestone
US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have committed to building a stronger bilateral relationship during a high-profile state visit to Washington. The two leaders held extensive talks at the White House, signalling renewed focus on shared interests in prosperity and security.
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President Trump hosted Xi Jinping for a grand state visit at the White House on Thursday, complete with full military honours including a fighter jet flyover. The gesture marked a significant moment in bilateral diplomacy as the two leaders held talks in the Oval Office that extended beyond two hours.
Trump said the United States and China "have never gotten along better," striking an optimistic tone about future cooperation. He emphasised that both nations share a long history of exchanging goods, knowledge, customs and ideas, which he identified as the foundation for commerce and mutual respect.
"Together we can continue to build a relationship that promotes prosperity and security for future generations," Trump stated at a state dinner in the East Room of the White House, where both leaders raised toasts to their countries' ties.
Xi, in his remarks, indicated that China-US relations had reached another significant historical juncture, suggesting both sides saw the current moment as pivotal for their future engagement. The extended talks and formal state dinner underscored the importance both nations placed on their bilateral relationship and the potential for deepening cooperation on shared interests.