Xi Says China and U.S. Should Be Partners During Washington Visit
Xi described the countries’ interests as deeply intertwined, but announced no new trade, investment or security agreement during his Sept. 23-25 state visit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and the United States should work as partners during his arrival in Washington, framing the message as high-level engagement without announcing a new trade, investment or security agreement.
“China and the United States should be partners, not rivals,” Xi said in a written speech upon arriving in the United States on Sept. 23. He said the countries’ interests are deeply intertwined and their national development goals could complement each other.
“The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand, complement each other and benefit the world,” Xi said.
Xi’s state visit is scheduled to run through Sept. 25. The visit comes amid high-level U.S.-China engagement, but the statement did not announce changes involving tariffs, technology restrictions, Taiwan or military sales.
China is also seeking greater foreign investment during its 15th Five-Year Plan, which covers 2026 through 2030. The National Development and Reform Commission held a Sept. 10 roundtable in Beijing with the American Chamber of Commerce in China, the U.S.-China Business Council and more than 60 U.S. multinational companies.
China will continue opening its economy during the plan and provide policy safeguards for foreign companies investing and operating in the country. No specific new investment incentive, bilateral investment agreement or timetable for U.S. companies was announced.
The statements establish diplomatic and economic engagement while leaving the substance of any future agreement unresolved. Xi’s state visit is scheduled to conclude Sept. 25.
