Xi Jinping says China and US should be partners, not rivals, as summit gets underway
The trip to Beijing marks the first by a US president in nearly a decade, after Trump last visited in 2017.
· CNA · JoinRead a summary of this article on FAST.
Get bite-sized news via a new
cards interface. Give it a try.
Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST
FAST
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have begun high-level talks in Beijing, kicking off a closely watched summit unfolding against a backdrop of global tensions over trade, the Iran conflict and Taiwan.
The meeting began at the Great Hall of the People with ceremonial fanfare and tightly choreographed pageantry, underscoring the significance both sides are placing on the visit even as expectations for major breakthroughs remain muted.
Heaping praise on his host, Trump told Xi it was "an honour to be your friend", as the Chinese leader said the two sides "should be partners and not rivals".
Trump, who arrived late on Wednesday, is joined by senior US officials and top business executives on a trip aimed at securing economic gains, preserving a fragile trade truce and exploring potential areas of cooperation, even as deep strategic differences remain unresolved.
Follow our live coverage for the latest.
Newsletter
Week in Review
Subscribe to our Chief Editor’s Week in Review
Our chief editor shares analysis and picks of the week's biggest news every Saturday.
Newsletter
Morning Brief
Subscribe to CNA’s Morning Brief
An automated curation of our top stories to start your day.
Sign up for our newsletters
Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox
Get the CNA app
Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories
Get WhatsApp alerts
Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app