Xi Urges U.S. to Avoid Conflict as He Begins Second State Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges U.S. to avoid confrontation during second state visit, highlighting cooperation and AI ethics.

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September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, U.S. — Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced his second state visit to the United States on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with a formal welcome at the White House by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The two leaders met on the South Portico of the White House, where a military band played as they exchanged greetings. Xi arrived in a black Hongqi N701, a vehicle similar to the U.S. presidential limousine, and both couples briefly stood together on a red carpet before entering the building.

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In his remarks, Trump highlighted the shared history between the U.S. and China, referencing World War II, while Xi emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and avoiding the so-called Thucydides Trap. He also spoke about expanding cooperation, including plans for a pair of pandas to arrive at Zoo Atlanta and an initiative to bring 100,000 American students to China over the next five years.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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