People in Beijing express hope that President Xi Jinping’s meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington will ease trade tensions and stabilise US-China relations. Residents say the trade war harms both sides and wider economic interests.
Both outlets describe the summit as high-stakes and focused on reducing friction. They note Xi is in Washington for a formal state visit, beginning with Trump greeting him on Wednesday evening local time. The coverage frames the talks in terms of achieving more predictable engagement between the two governments.
While the emphasis differs, the shared theme is that improved bilateral relations are seen as beneficial beyond the two countries. One account highlights Beijing’s broader expectation that stronger US-China ties can support global stability and peace, while the other focuses more directly on residents’ expectations that the summit will lead to concrete trade relief.
