China Calls Trump-Xi Talks 'Balanced and Positive'

Beijing characterized the first round of talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump as yielding "generally balanced and positive" results on Thursday, as the two leaders met for a bilateral summit in the Chinese capital amid complex economic and geopolitical issues.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning relayed Xi's remarks to Trump, stating that the economic and trade relationship between the two nations is "based on mutual benefit and shared gain." Mao added that "equal consultation is the best option when there are differences and frictions."

Economic and Trade Negotiations

According to Mao, the economic and trade negotiation teams from both sides achieved "generally balanced and positive results," calling the outcome "good news for the peoples of both countries and the entire world."

In a separate statement, Xi described the current international landscape as "volatile and turbulent," warning of challenges facing relations between major powers.

Avoiding the 'Thucydides Trap'

Xi questioned whether China and the United States could avoid what is known as the "Thucydides Trap" and forge a new model for relations between major countries. He noted that the world stands at a "crossroads," calling for joint efforts to address global challenges and provide greater international stability.

Beijing views the success of the United States as "an opportunity for China," the foreign ministry affirmed, adding that stable bilateral relations serve the interests of the world. It urged both nations to be "partners, not adversaries" and to work together for shared prosperity.