Xi calls for partnership in written remarks on arrival in the United States
Xi Jinping delivered written remarks on China-US relations after arriving in the United States for a state visit. He called for partnership, cooperation and managed competition, and said he looked forward to talks with President Donald Trump.
Key points
- Xi urged China and the United States to be partners rather than rivals, arguing that both countries could succeed and contribute to global well-being.
Evidence · 4 source statements
China and the United States should be partners, not rivals
the two countries can help each other succeed and advance the well-being of the whole world
China and the United States should be partners, not rivals
the two countries can help each other succeed and advance the well-being of the whole world.
- He proposed a stable relationship centered on cooperation, moderate competition, manageable differences and peace.
Evidence · 2 source statements
China and the United States should work in the same direction, promote a stable relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences,…
China and the United States should work in the same direction, promote a stable relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences,…
- Xi said he looked forward to in-depth talks with Trump on bilateral relations and global issues.
Evidence · 2 source statements
Xi said he looks forward to having in-depth exchanges with Trump on major issues concerning bilateral relations and the world situation
Xi said he looks forward to having in-depth exchanges with Trump on major issues concerning bilateral relations and the world situation
- Xi predicted the visit could be fruitful and benefit both peoples if the two sides made joint efforts.
Evidence · 2 source statements
With joint efforts, Xi said he believes the visit is sure to be fruitful, and will enhance the well-being of the two peoples and add hope for world peace.
With joint efforts, Xi said he believes the visit is sure to be fruitful
Who's involved
Xi Jinping
He delivered the remarks on arrival for the state visit and is China's leader.
He advocated partnership over rivalry and proposed a stable relationship built on cooperation, moderate competition, managed differences and peace.
What they said · 4 source statements
China and the United States should be partners, not rivals
China and the United States should work in the same direction, promote a stable relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences,…
China and the United States should be partners, not rivals
China and the United States should work in the same direction, promote a stable relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences,…
What was reported
- Xi said the historical basis for peaceful coexistence between China and the United States remained unchanged.
Reported independently by 2: CGTN, Xinhua
Evidence · 2 source statements
the historical logic of peaceful coexistence between China and the United States has not changed
the historical logic of peaceful coexistence between China and the United States has not changed
- Xi also said he hoped to meet people from across the United States to deepen friendship.
One source: CGTN
Evidence · 1 source statement
Xi said he also looks forward to engaging extensively with people from all walks of life in the United States to deepen friendship.
How coverage differed
Chinese state outlets and Xinhua — They foreground Xi's written message about China-US relations. CGTN credits Xinhua, and Xinhua is also the source of its own report, so these are not independent accounts.
Argentine outlet Clarín — Its headline frames the coverage around Chinese analysts' favorable assessment of Trump's reception of Xi, rather than foregrounding Xi's remarks.
Still unclear
- No agreement or outcome from the planned talks was announced.
Not heard from
- Donald Trump and the US government — Trump was identified as Xi's intended counterpart for talks, but no statement from him or the US government appears in the reported claims.