Xi ready to steer China–US relations forward: Video
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, October 30, signalled a desire to stabilise ties with the United States, saying both countries are ready to “steer the ship of China–US relations steadily forward,” despite recent tariff frictions.
Speaking during talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Busan, Xi acknowledged the long-standing differences between the two powers but framed them as manageable.
“China and the United States have different national conditions, and differences are inevitable. As the world's two largest economies, occasional frictions are normal,” Xi said.
The meeting produced two key outcomes: the U.S. agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese fentanyl-related exports from 20 percent to 10 percent, and both countries signed a one-year agreement on the supply of strategic rare-earth minerals.
The talks come as Beijing and Washington seek to prevent escalating economic disputes from derailing broader bilateral engagement, with both leaders emphasising cooperation over confrontation.
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