In morning remarks of state visit’s second day, US president and Chinese leader seek to project image of stability between the two sides
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenDewey Sim,Ji Siqiin BeijingandVincent Chowin Hong KongPublished: 12:44am, 25 Sep 2026Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump delivered remarks at the White House on Thursday morning at the start of the second day of Xi’s closely watched state visit.Both leaders spoke warmly of their countries’ ties and pledged deeper cooperation in comments that sought to project an image of stability between the two sides.Trump said he and Xi would work together to build a “better future for both our countries” while Xi called for the two powers to “coexist in peace” and keep competition “healthy”.
Shortly after the speech, Xi was welcomed with a military flyover consisting of a B-2 Spirit and four F-22 Raptors.
