China’s foreign ministry announced that President Xi Jinping will travel to the United States this fall at the invitation of President Donald Trump, while China promoted the summit held this week as “historic” and meaningful.
“This was a significant meeting where the two leaders engaged in profound dialogue and reached meaningful results,” stated Foreign Minister Wang Yi to state media, describing it as “a landmark meeting.” He especially highlighted advancements in trade and economic matters.
Regarding trade, Wang mentioned that trade negotiators achieved “generally balanced and favorable results, including the ongoing implementation of all agreements made in earlier discussions.” China and the US tackled “issues regarding access to agricultural product markets” and advocated for increasing trade within a system of mutual tariff cuts. The two nations have also decided to create a trade council and an investment council, Wang announced.
On Iran: Concerning the conflict in Iran, Wang stated: “China urges both the US and Iran to persist in addressing their disagreements and disputes, including the nuclear matter, through dialogue, and supports the prompt reopening of the Strait of Hormuz based on upholding a ceasefire.”
Regarding Ukraine: The Chinese government, which has close relations with Russia, expressed a desire for the conflict to resolve swiftly. “Wang stated that China and the US are prepared to keep communicating and contribute positively to achieving a political resolution to the crisis.” The Kremlin announced earlier on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin intends to visit China.
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