President Donald Trump positively assessed his recent summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and officially invited Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to visit the United States.
According to Yonhap News Agency, during a state dinner hosted by Xi at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, Trump stated, "We had very positive and productive discussions and meetings with the Chinese delegation."
He added, "Tonight is also a precious opportunity to discuss various matters we talked about among friends," and expressed optimism that these discussions would lead to beneficial outcomes for both the United States and China.
Trump formally requested Xi and Peng to visit the White House on September 24.
At the end of his remarks, Trump proposed a toast, emphasizing the importance of a rich and lasting relationship between the American and Chinese peoples.
This statement is seen as a reaffirmation of the commitment to stabilize relations between the two countries following the summit. Earlier in the day, the leaders agreed that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz should not be militarized or subject to tolls.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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