Beijing, May 15 (SANA) US president Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping concluded a summit in Beijing on Friday, emphasizing progress in stabilizing bilateral relations and the importance of continued dialogue to ease regional and global tensions.
The two leaders wrapped up high-level talks in the Chinese capital, where discussions focused on enhancing cooperation and addressing outstanding issues across economic and geopolitical fronts.
According to statements reported by AFP, Trump said the two sides had reached “excellent trade agreements” and resolved multiple longstanding challenges, without providing further details.
For his part, Xi described the visit as “historic,” noting that both countries have laid the foundation for a “new bilateral relationship based on constructive strategic stability.”
Trade agreements and key sectors
Trump indicated that the discussions included major trade deals, notably a potential agreement involving China’s purchase of 200 Boeing aircraft. He added that Beijing had also expressed interest in importing U.S. oil and soybeans.
The visit comes as Washington seeks to expand economic cooperation in sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and artificial intelligence, alongside broader geopolitical coordination.
Middle East and Hormuz Strait
In remarks to Fox News, Trump said Xi had agreed on several U.S. priorities, including positions related to the situation in the Middle East. He noted that China does not intend to provide military support to Iran, and supports efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump added that Xi expressed willingness to assist in ensuring the passage remains open, underlining the strategic importance of the waterway for global trade and energy markets.
Chinese position and broader outlook
China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that the talks resulted in a series of new understandings on bilateral and international issues, including enhanced coordination and expanded practical cooperation.
The ministry stressed that dialogue and negotiation remain the only viable path forward, particularly regarding tensions in the Middle East, calling for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and the swift reopening of shipping routes.
It also warned that ongoing conflicts have placed significant pressure on global economic growth, supply chains, and energy stability, underscoring the need for coordinated international efforts.
The summit marks Trump’s first visit to China since 2017 and the first visit by a U.S. president in nine years, signaling a renewed push to manage relations between the world’s two largest economies.
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