Chinese President Xi Jinping tells US President Donald Trump that China and the United States should be “partners rather than rivals,” during his state visit in Washington. Xi also says he looks forward to discussing the “global situation” with Trump. The remarks come shortly after Trump gives Xi a rare planeside welcome at Joint Base Andrews, according to multiple reports.
The comments follow a recent decision by top officials from both countries to extend a trade truce through January. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the extension, which runs until January 10, involves scaling back trade tariffs and refraining from new trade restrictions. Outlets also note the truce is intended to provide additional time for leaders’ discussions around upcoming international summits in China and the US.
Across coverage, the main focus is Xi’s message of partnership and the timing around the high-profile reception and ongoing trade talks. While outlets differ slightly on emphasis—some highlight the welcome and others the trade-truce backdrop—the underlying events described are consistent: the meeting, Xi’s phrasing, and the extended tariff truce.
