‘New substance to strategic stability’: Xi, Trump signal new chapter in China-US ties at WH dinner

At the White House state dinner, Chinese President Xi Jinping said his talks with US President Donald Trump had produced a ‘common understanding on many issues’ and offered ‘new strategic guidance’ for bilateral ties. Trump said the two countries represent different systems, but that ties between their people endure and can help promote prosperity and security. Their remarks come as Washington and Beijing manage competition and areas of disagreement. For India, the tone and direction of US-China relations matter to its wider diplomatic and economic environment.