In Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump on Friday described their talks as “historic” and “landmark” as Trump concluded his three-day visit on a positive note, although no agreements were reached on key contentious issues.
The two presidents, who held multiple rounds of discussions on major global matters including the Iran conflict and ongoing trade tensions, wrapped up their meetings with a private session at Zhongnanhai, the heavily secured leadership compound in Beijing.
During the visit, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping were seen strolling through the carefully maintained gardens of the compound, pausing at times to admire the surrounding trees and flowers.
According to the Chinese readout, Trump described the visit as “highly successful, globally significant, and unforgettable.”
Referring to Xi as “an old friend,” Trump said he held “great respect” for the Chinese leader and expressed his desire to continue “open and meaningful communication.”
The US president also said he looked forward to hosting Xi at the White House in the future.
Describing Donald Trump’s visit as “historic” and “landmark,” Xi Jinping said both nations had outlined a “new vision” for developing a constructive China-US relationship focused on strategic stability.
“We reached important agreements on maintaining stable economic and trade relations, expanding practical cooperation across various sectors, and appropriately addressing each other’s concerns,” Xi Jinping said.
Xi added that both countries had also agreed to enhance communication and coordination on regional and international matters.
According to Xi, the visit helped improve mutual understanding, strengthen trust between the two nations, and contribute to the well-being of their people.
“While President Donald Trump seeks to make America great again, I am committed to leading the Chinese people toward national rejuvenation,” Xi said, emphasizing that stronger cooperation would support both nations’ development and progress, according to official media reports.
He further noted that China and the US should act on the important understandings already reached, preserve the positive momentum achieved through the visit, remain on the right path, and avoid any disruptions.
Xi Jinping said the two leaders had established “a new framework for a constructive, strategic, and stable relationship” between the world’s two largest economies.
He emphasized that both sides should act on the “important consensus” reached during their talks, reflecting a willingness to strengthen cooperation despite long-standing differences.
The two leaders also met on Thursday, during which Xi reportedly cautioned Donald Trump that any mishandling of the Taiwan issue could lead to “clashes and even conflicts” between the two nations, according to Chinese state media.
Meanwhile, a White House readout stated that Trump invited Xi and his wife to the White House on September 24. The statement also noted that both leaders agreed the Strait of Hormuz should remain open to ensure the uninterrupted flow of global energy supplies.
During his daily media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun avoided providing specific details about the understandings reached between the two leaders on sensitive issues.
Responding to questions about whether Xi Jinping and Donald Trump had reached any agreement regarding the Iran conflict or future Chinese purchases of US oil, Guo said China was prepared to cooperate with all parties to help safeguard global energy security and maintain stable industrial and supply chains.
He added that the immediate priority should be restoring peace and stability in the Gulf region and the broader Middle East.
When asked whether the two leaders had discussed China supplying rare-earth metals to the United States, Guo said China has consistently worked to ensure the stability and security of global industrial supply chains.