Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and the United States to strengthen cooperation and pursue tangible achievements that benefit both nations and the world at large. Speaking in Busan, South Korea, ahead of the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, Xi met with U.S. President Donald Trump during his state visit to the country.
Xi emphasized that as two of the world’s major powers, China and the U.S. share a global responsibility to promote peace, stability, and development. He noted that “the world today is confronted with many tough problems,” but expressed optimism that the two nations could “jointly shoulder their responsibility as major countries” to address them.
During the meeting, Xi commended Trump for his “enthusiasm in settling various regional hotspot issues,” highlighting that China, too, has been active in promoting dialogue and peace talks across global conflict zones. Both leaders reportedly discussed key areas of mutual concern, including economic recovery, climate action, and regional security.
The Chinese leader underscored that practical collaboration between Beijing and Washington would yield “great and concrete things” for the benefit of both countries and the global community. His remarks come at a time when U.S.-China relations face challenges over trade, technology, and security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region.
Observers say the meeting could mark a renewed diplomatic effort between the two powers, especially as global economies seek stability amid inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions.
Xi’s message reinforced the idea that sustained dialogue and joint initiatives between the world’s two largest economies are essential to addressing shared challenges—from economic growth and climate change to peacebuilding and public health.
As the APEC Summit continues, the world will be watching how Beijing and Washington translate these calls for cooperation into action that benefits not just their own citizens, but the broader international community.
