Chinese authorities have stated this Monday that they are prepared to achieve "greater stability" on a global level in anticipation of the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, as part of Trump's visit to Beijing from May 13th to 15th.
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, indicated during a press conference that "diplomacy between heads of state is an irreplaceable strategy that guides relations between the United States and China." "We are willing to work with the United States, and uphold the principles of equality, respect, and mutual benefit," he explained.
He also emphasized that the goal is to "expand cooperation, manage differences, and inject greater stability and certainty into a world marked by change." Furthermore, he reminded that this meeting will be the first visit by a U.S. president to the Asian giant in nine years.
"Presidents Xi and Trump will exchange their main positions on issues of great importance within the framework of relations between the two countries, but also related to global development and peace," he stated.
Chinese authorities confirmed the exact dates of Trump's visit to Beijing just hours earlier, a visit that had already been announced at the end of March by the U.S. President himself, after it had to be postponed due to the joint offensive launched by the United States and Israel...
AI Brief
Your highlights
World: According to Chinese authorities, Trump will travel to the Asian country from May 13th to 15th. "We are willing to work with the United States, and uphold the principles of equality, respect, and mutual benefit," said Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Photo: AFP TINGSHU WANG ALLISON ROBBERT Comments: Chinese authorities have expressed their willingness to achieve "greater stability" on a global level in anticipation of the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, as part of Trump's visit to Beijing from May 13th to 15th. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Guo Jiakun, stated during a press conference that "diplomacy between heads of state is an irreplaceable strategy that guides relations between the United States and China." "We are willing to work with the United States, and uphold the principles of equality, respect, and mutual benefit," he explained. He also emphasized that the goal is to "expand cooperation, manage differences, and inject greater stability and certainty into a world marked by change." Furthermore, he recalled that this meeting will be the first visit of a U.S. president to the Asian giant in nine years. "Presidents Xi and Trump will exchange their main positions on issues of great importance in the context of relations between the two countries, but also related to global development and peace," he said. Chinese authorities confirmed the exact dates of Trump's visit to Beijing just hours earlier, a visit that had already been announced at the end of March by the U.S. President himself, after it had to be postponed due to the joint offensive launched by the United States and Israel against Iran last February. More on: China, United States, Donald Trump.