Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says
Por Nayan Seth — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Beijing’s ambassador remarks on head-of-state diplomacy in a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington
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Nayan Seth in Washington Published: 9:58am, 1 Oct 2026 Updated: 10:07am, 1 Oct 2026 The Chinese ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, on Wednesday described the personal rapport and “mutual respect” between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump as the “most valuable strategic asset in our bilateral relations”.
“Their personal connection and in-depth dialogue have helped keep China-US relations on course at critical moments,” Xie said during a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington.
“Head-of-state diplomacy anchors the bilateral relationship.”
Xi Jinping issues rallying call for economic growth in National Day speech The ambassador’s comments come days after Xi’s state visit to the US , during which Trump pulled out all the stops to make the visit a grand affair. The visit included an airport welcome, a formal White House reception, a state dinner attended by leading American business executives, a meeting over tea and a visit to the National Archives . Select Voice Select Speed 0.8x 0.9x 1.0x 1.1x 1.2x 1.5x 1.75x 00:00 00:00 1x AI-generated voice
