{
  "id": 11085513,
  "title": "Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/xi-trump-rapport-is-most-valuable-strategic-asset-in-us-china-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T01:58:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369402/xi-trump-rapport-most-valuable-strategic-asset-us-china-ties-envoy-xie-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng emphasized during a National Day speech at the Chinese embassy in Washington that the personal rapport and mutual respect between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are the most valuable strategic asset in their bilateral relations. He highlighted that their personal connection and in-depth dialogue have been instrumental in keeping China-US relations steady at critical times. The ambassador's remarks come after Xi's recent state visit to the US, during which Trump made significant efforts to ensure a grand affair, including an airport welcome, a White House reception, a state dinner, and more. The visit also included discussions on building a \"constructive relationship of strategic stability\" based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity. The ambassador further mentioned upcoming meetings between the two leaders at the APEC meeting in Shenzhen in November and the G20 leaders' summit in Miami in December, noting that their support for each other has provided fresh momentum to Asia-Pacific cooperation and global governance.",
  "summary": "The Chinese ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, on Wednesday described the personal rapport and “mutual respect” between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump as the “most valuable strategic asset in our bilateral relations”. “Their personal connection and in-depth dialogue have helped keep China-US relations on course at critical moments,” Xie said during a speech…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/xi-trump-rapport-is-most-valuable-strategic-asset-in-us-china-ties-11086600",
        "published": "2026-10-01T01:58:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}