Trump & Xi
- Donald Trump invited Xi Jinping to visit the U.S. on Sept. 24.
- Trump said the U.S.-China relationship is “one of the most consequential in
world history.”
- Trump said the two sides had “extremely positive and constructive discussions”
during the Beijing state banquet.
- Xi said he had an “in-depth exchange of views” with Trump.
- Xi said China and the U.S. should “become partners, not rivals.”
- Xi said mutual respect is key to stable China-U.S. ties.
- Xi said the “rejuvenation of China” and “Make America Great Again” can go hand
in hand.
- Xi described Trump’s trip as a “historic visit.”
White House
- Trump and Xi discussed enhancing economic cooperation, including expanding
market access for American businesses in China and increasing Chinese investment
into U.S. industries.
- Both sides highlighted the need to build on progress in ending the flow of
fentanyl precursors into the U.S.
- Trump and Xi agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free
flow of energy.
- Both sides agreed Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
- Xi reiterated China’s opposition to militarization of the Taiwan Strait and
charging tolls for its use.
Rubio
- Marco Rubio said he hopes to receive a positive response regarding Jimmy Lai.
- U.S. policy on Taiwan “has not changed.”
- Trump and Xi found common ground on Iran.
- “We’re not asking for China’s help” on the Strait of Hormuz.
Bessent
- Trump understands the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue and more comments from
Trump are expected in the coming days.
- U.S. and China will discuss AI guardrails, adding the U.S. would not be having
“fulsome AI discussions” with China if it were not leading in AI.
- Two sides discussed China buying more energy products, while soybean issues
are “all taken care of.”
- Expects to see large Boeing orders from China.
- U.S. is trying to balance trade with China.
- Two sides will discuss a Board of Investment mechanism focused on
non-strategic and non-sensitive sectors where Chinese investment could be
allowed, while ensuring investments do not get referred to CFIUS.
- Unsure where reports of $1 trillion in Chinese investment into the U.S.
originated.
- Believes China will do what it can regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran.
