Xi-Trump Talks Lay Foundation for Future

April 6, Palm Beach, Florida, USA: U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcome visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to Mar-a-Lago. During Xi’s two-day trip, the two leaders compared notes on a wide range of topics for more than seven hours in total, and agreed to expand win-win cooperation and manage differences with mutual respect.

Xi noted that cooperation is the only choice for China and the United States, and that the two countries could become great cooperative partners. Trump said the U.S. side stands ready to work with China to overcome issues impeding stronger bilateral ties and to build a better relationship.

The talks took place at a time of uncertainty marked by rising tension on trade, maritime issues and the Korean Peninsula, sending a strong signal that the two countries are seeking to explore meaningful ways to communicate and bridge differences.