Xi says China, U.S. economic, trade teams reached consensus

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that economic and trade teams of China and the United States held in-depth talks and reached consensus on solutions to problems.

Chinese President Xi Jinping made the remarks during a meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, after landing in Busan for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, and a state visit to South Korea. Noting that economic and trade interactions should remain ballast and driver of ties, not obstacles or sources of conflict, Xi called on both sides to focus on long-term benefits brought by cooperation rather than falling into vicious cycle of retaliation.

Xi also called on economic and trade teams of both sides to constantly narrow down the list of problems, and extend the list of cooperation based on the principles of equality, respect and mutual benefit.

XI SAYS CHINA'S DEVELOPMENT GOES HAND IN HAND WITH TRUMP'S VISION TO ‘MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN’

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China's development and revitalization goes hand in hand with U.S. President Donald Trump's vision to ‘Make America Great Again.’

Xi made the remarks during a meeting with Trump after landing in Busan for the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, and a state visit to South Korea. Xi said the two countries are fully able to help each other succeed and prosper together. “China and the United States should be partners and friends. That is what history has taught us and what reality needs" he said.

Xi also said he is ready to continue working with Trump to build a solid foundation for China-U.S. relations and create a sound atmosphere for the development of both countries.

A few days ago, in the latest round of consultation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the economic and trade teams of the two countries reached basic consensus on addressing respective major concerns, which provided the necessary conditions for the meeting today, Xi said.

Given different national conditions, the two sides do not always see eye to eye with each other, and it is normal for the two leading economies of the world to have frictions now and then, Xi said.

Xi also said, "In the face of winds, waves and challenges, we should stay the right course, navigate through the complex landscape, and ensure the steady sailing forward of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations.”