China, US forge eight-point consensus after Xi-Trump talks

China and the United States have agreed on eight critical areas of cooperation following Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US, according to a release issued after their meeting. Both leaders agreed to foster a stable, respectful, fair, and reciprocal relationship between the two nations. They pledged mutual support for upcoming major international events, with China hosting the 2026 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting and the US hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit.

Concerning trade, the leaders acknowledged the effectiveness of their economic consultation mechanism and agreed to implement a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction. They also discussed Iran's nuclear program, agreeing that Tehran must not develop nuclear weapons. Both nations welcomed tangible results from their joint counternarcotics efforts, including the arrest of suspects involved in new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals.

They agreed to establish a China-US AI dialogue, aiming to discuss the benefits and risks of rapidly developing AI technology. The leaders also addressed cultural ties, expressing enthusiasm for the arrival of two giant pandas from China to the Zoo Atlanta. Furthermore, the militaries of both countries agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen crisis communication and prevent escalation, as well as continue joint efforts to locate the remains of US soldiers in China.