Remarks by President Xi Jinping at the State Dinner in Washington, D. C.

President Xi Jinping, speaking at a State Dinner in Washington D.C., expressed his joy at visiting the United States on behalf of China's 1.4 billion people. He wished to congratulate the American people on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. Both China and the U.S. are major countries, bearing a historic responsibility to promote human development and progress.

Xi and President Trump agreed to foster a constructive China-U.S. relationship based on strategic stability. They emphasized the importance of communication, mutual respect, and trust-building through continued dialogue. The two leaders also encouraged their respective government departments to strengthen cooperation in various areas.

China and the U.S. share significant interests, with room for cooperation in solving many world problems. Both nations are leading in artificial intelligence, and they have the responsibility to develop and manage AI for the benefit of humanity. For counternarcotics and law enforcement, China is willing to enhance cooperation with the U.S.

The two countries should coexist in peace, recognizing that competition should be healthy and within bounds, rather than destructive. Regular dialogue and improved mechanisms for crisis communication between China and the U.S. militaries are essential to overcome potential conflicts.

Xi announced an invitation for 100,000 young Americans to visit China over the next five years, symbolizing the importance of young people in fostering friendship between the two nations. He concluded by expressing hope that the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the renewal of America could go hand in hand, advancing the cause of friendship between their peoples and building a better world.