Xi Jinping Says China-US Relations Entering New Historical Stage

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that relations between China and the United States are entering a new historical stage, according to a report published by Russia's state-run TASS news agency.

Xi said that China and the United States should seek a new approach to building relations between the two countries, TASS reported, without providing further detail on what specific steps such an approach might involve.

A Familiar Diplomatic Theme

The remarks echo language Chinese officials have used in the past when describing their preferred framework for engagement with Washington, one that emphasizes cooperation and stability over confrontation between an established power and a rising one.

The comments come as Beijing and Washington continue to manage a relationship shaped by disputes over trade tariffs, technology export controls and regional security questions, even as both governments have periodically signaled interest in avoiding further escalation.

TASS did not report an immediate response from US officials to Xi's remarks, and did not specify the exact setting in which the Chinese leader made the comments.