Xi Jinping Declares US & China Must Be Partners, Not Rivals — Trump Invites Chinese President to White House

In a landmark diplomatic encounter, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted US President Donald Trump at a state banquet in Beijing, delivering a powerful message to the world: America and China must choose partnership over rivalry.
Addressing Trump at the formal dinner, President Xi drew a historic parallel, referencing Henry Kissinger’s secret visit to China 55 years ago that reshaped global geopolitics, suggesting that Trump’s visit carries equal historical weight. “China’s rejuvenation and making America great again can go hand in hand,” Xi declared, in a phrase that blended both leaders’ signature visions into a unified call for cooperation.
Xi emphasised that the US-China relationship is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world, warning that confrontation brings only damage while cooperation yields mutual benefit. He stressed that the international community holds enormous expectations of both powers to act responsibly on the world stage.
Both leaders confirmed that their talks had been “positive, constructive, and strategic”, with agreement that closer bilateral cooperation is not just desirable but essential for global stability.
Trump Reciprocates — Issues White House Invitation
President Trump, expressing gratitude for China’s warm reception, called the day “extraordinary” for US-China relations, adding that ties between the two nations have grown stronger over time. He described his conversations with President Xi as highly productive and said it was “an honour” to be in China.
In a notable diplomatic gesture, Trump extended a formal invitation to President Xi and the First Lady to visit the United States on September 24, signalling a new chapter of high-level engagement between the world’s two largest economies.
The summit is being widely viewed as a significant thaw in US-China relations following years of trade tensions, tariff wars, and geopolitical friction.