Chinese President Xi Jinping praised both the United States and China as great nations in a statement following his arrival in the U.S.
According to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency, Xi arrived at Andrews Air Force Base near Washington, D.C., on September 23, local time, aboard a private jet. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump personally welcomed Xi and his wife at the airport.
During the welcome, Trump expressed his pleasure in hosting Xi and Peng Liyuan, stating, "I am very happy to welcome President Xi and Mrs. Peng to Washington. This is a visit that the whole world is watching." He described Xi as a "great leader" and emphasized the importance of deep discussions to advance the relationship between the two countries.
In a written address upon his arrival, Xi conveyed heartfelt greetings and blessings to the American people on behalf of the Chinese people. He stated, "China and the United States are both great nations, and the Chinese and American people are both great peoples." He emphasized that the two nations have a long history of friendly exchanges and that their interests are deeply intertwined, urging that China and the U.S. should be partners rather than competitors. He also noted that the goals of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again are not in conflict but can be achieved together for the benefit of the world.
Xi referenced an agreement made during Trump's visit to China in May, where both nations committed to building a "constructive and strategic stable relationship." He stressed the need for both countries to move towards cooperation while maintaining a degree of competition, managing differences, and establishing a stable relationship that fosters peace.
Xi expressed his intention to engage in in-depth discussions with Trump on key issues related to bilateral relations and global affairs, aiming to strengthen the substance of their "constructive strategic stable relationship." He also mentioned plans to connect broadly with various American figures to enhance mutual understanding.
Accompanying Xi on this visit are Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and head of the General Office, and Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau and Foreign Minister. Earlier, Vice Premier He Lifeng and Chinese Ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng welcomed Xi at the airport. This state visit, which is at the invitation of President Trump, will take place from September 23 to 25.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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