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US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner

BBC News September 25, 2026 4 views
US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner

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U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at a state dinner in the White House, marking a high‑profile diplomatic gathering between the two leaders.

During the evening, Trump told reporters that he and Xi “have never gotten along better,” emphasizing a personal rapport that he said had improved under his administration.

In response, Xi said that the United States and China must act as “responsible powers together,” underscoring the need for cooperation on global challenges.

The remarks came amid ongoing tensions over trade, technology, and security issues that have strained the bilateral relationship in recent years, making the public display of friendship notable to observers.

Both leaders used the occasion to signal a willingness to engage constructively, while analysts note that substantive policy shifts will depend on actions taken beyond the ceremonial dinner.

<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>

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