Xi calls for trust and 'healthy' competition as Trump hosts Chinese leader

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for greater trust and continued dialogue between the United States and China during a meeting hosted by US President Donald Trump, according to Anadolu Agency.

Xi said the two countries "should coexist in peace," adding that as two major countries, the US and China "stand to gain from cooperation" but "will both lose in confrontation." He also called for competition between the two powers to remain "healthy."

High-stakes meeting

The meeting between the two leaders comes amid a long-running and complex relationship between Washington and Beijing that has spanned trade disputes, technology competition and differing positions on a range of regional and global issues. Both governments have periodically emphasized the importance of maintaining open lines of communication even as competition between the two countries has intensified in various areas.

Xi's remarks emphasizing peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit reflect a consistent theme in China's public messaging around its relationship with the United States, framing cooperation as preferable to confrontation for both sides.

The report did not detail specific agreements or outcomes from the meeting, and further statements from either side on the substance of the discussions were not immediately available.