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Updated – September 24, 2026 08:16 am IST – Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on September 23, 2026.
| Photo Credit: AFP

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged cooperation with the United States, Beijing's state media reported, hours after being greeted in Washington on Wednesday (September 23, 2026) evening local time by President Donald Trump.

"Our two countries should be partners rather than rivals," Mr. Xi said in written remarks published by state news agency Xinhua, adding that "the Chinese and U.S. peoples have enjoyed long-standing friendly exchanges, and our interests are deeply intertwined".

The comments came ahead of closely watched talks between Mr. Trump and Mr. Xi, who shook hands on a red carpet after the Chinese leader arrived in the U.S. capital.

Thorny discussion topics are expected to include trade, technological competition — particularly in artificial intelligence — and Beijing’s diplomatic and economic support for Tehran.

Mr. Xi said that he was looking “forward to in-depth exchanges with President Trump on major issues concerning our bilateral relations and the global situation,” Xinhua reported.

The countries should “work towards each other to foster a stable relationship characterised by cooperation as the mainstay, competition within bounds, manageable differences and peaceful prospects,” Mr. Xi said.

And in a nod to Mr. Trump’s signature political slogan, he said that “the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the goal of making America great again can fully go hand in hand”.

He said the two sides should “chart a correct path for two major powers” to get along, Xinhua reported.

“I am confident we can achieve this,” said Mr. Xi.

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“I believe that with the joint efforts of both sides, this visit will yield fruitful results, enhance the well-being of our two peoples and bring new hope for world peace,” he added.

Published – September 24, 2026 07:18 am IST

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