New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said that China and the US are moving toward a “constructive strategic and stable relationship” following high-level discussions with US President Donald Trump in Beijing, according to China’s foreign ministry.
In a statement, the ministry said Xi and Trump agreed on a new framing for bilateral ties aimed at providing long-term strategic direction. It added that the proposed approach would be based on cooperation, managed competition, and sustained engagement, describing it as a framework intended to guide relations in the coming years.
The statement, presented as Xi’s remarks, indicated that both sides view the concept not as symbolism but as a roadmap requiring coordinated action, with emphasis on maintaining stability while managing differences.
However, Xi reportedly cautioned that the Taiwan question remains the most sensitive issue in China–US relations. He is said to have conveyed that mishandling the matter could escalate tensions significantly, with the potential to push bilateral relations into a dangerous situation, according to theguardian.com.
Chinese state media reports further suggested that Xi reiterated the importance of addressing the Taiwan issue carefully to avoid confrontation between the two powers.
Taiwan, however, responded strongly after the summit, stating that China is the primary source of regional instability. It pointed to ongoing military pressure and what it described as grey-zone activities around the island, asserting that Beijing has no authority to represent Taiwan internationally.
According to China’s foreign ministry, Xi and Trump also exchanged views on global conflicts, including the situations in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as developments on the Korean Peninsula.
Chinese officials suggested that discussions also touched on prospects for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, while noting that key differences remain unresolved.
During the visit, Xi also told visiting US business leaders that China plans to further open its economy and expand opportunities for American firms, according to state media reports. The remarks came as major US corporate figures accompanied Trump on the trip.
In what has been interpreted as a limited goodwill gesture, China has reportedly renewed export approvals for several US beef processing facilities, based on customs data cited in reports.
