Speaking after his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Xi said China’s economy is like “a vast ocean capable of withstanding storms and challenges.” He added that while China has the resilience to face any adversity, it does not seek to challenge or replace any other nation. “Our focus,” Xi said, “is on improving our own work, not on competing for dominance.”
The Chinese leader stressed that “dialogue is always better than confrontation” and described current China–U.S. relations as “broadly stable.” He called on both sides’ teams to “follow up with concrete actions” and underlined that “trade and the economy should remain the cornerstone of bilateral relations.”
Xi further noted that “economic and trade ties should form the bedrock of China–U.S. friendship.” He urged both nations to keep sight of “the long-term interests of cooperation” rather than engaging in tit-for-tat policies that could harm global stability.
According to Xi, the two countries’ economic and trade teams held “detailed and productive discussions” and reached agreements on several key issues. He also pointed to “positive momentum” in cooperation against illegal immigration, as well as joint commitments to combat telecom fraud, artificial intelligence misuse, and money laundering.
Meanwhile, Chinese state media reported that both presidents agreed to strengthen cooperation in energy and trade and to maintain “open channels of communication” going forward.
The tone of Xi’s remarks reflects Beijing’s attempt to project calm and maturity amid tensions — positioning China as a steady hand in an uncertain geopolitical environment, one that values dialogue over division, and cooperation over confrontation.
