(5th LD) Xi says U.S., China reach new trade arrangement during summit with Trump: report

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(ATTN: ADDS photos, remarks at state dinner in paras 23-32) By Song Sang-ho

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday the United States and China reached a new trade arrangement, according to a report, as he and U.S. President Donald Trump held a summit in Washington to discuss artificial intelligence (AI), trade, security and other key issues.

Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi made the remarks during the White House summit, calling the arrangement "good news for industries and people of both countries, as well as the global economy," while noting that a stable economic relationship requires "expanding the list of cooperation and shortening the list of problems."

It did not elaborate on the arrangement, but U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told Fox News that Washington and Beijing agreed to extend their trade truce by two months until Jan. 10.

During the summit, Trump and Xi also exchanged views on the Korean Peninsula, the situation in the Middle East, and the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to the news outlet.

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Sept. 24, 2026, in this photo released by Reuters. (Yonhap)

Ahead of the summit, Trump and Xi were expected to touch on North Korea-related issues, as Trump hopes to have a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, in a resumption of his personal diplomacy with the recalcitrant regime.

Among the key summit topics was Taiwan, a self-governing democracy that China regards as part of its territory.

Xi expressed China's hope for the U.S. to oppose "Taiwan independence" and handle the Taiwan issue "with prudence" to lay a solid foundation for bilateral strategic cooperation, according to Xinhua News Agency.

On AI, Xi called for the U.S. and China to leverage their respective strengths rather than guarding against each other, noting that they can continue to engage in dialogue on AI, discuss its risks and benefits, and work together to prevent the misuse and abuse of the technology, the outlet said.

During a welcome ceremony at the White House, Xi said that the U.S. and China are both leading nations in AI, and that they have both "the capability and responsibility" to develop and manage AI for good, and ensure that the development of AI is "always under human control and serves the well-being of the people."

Xi's remarks on AI showed apparent differences from Trump's position.

During an address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump said that the U.S. "totally rejects any attempt to construct a globalist scheme to control AI," stressing that he will not "stifle" the growth of AI.

At the White House ceremony, the two leaders stressed their friendship, shared interests and the need for cooperation while recalling the history of the U.S. and China fighting alongside each other as allies during World War II.

"If we focus on our common interests, I'm confident there is much we can achieve," Trump said. "Throughout history, the pursuit of those common interests has connected our people across vast oceans, (despite) those big, tremendous distances and many differences, and even made us allies in World War II."

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks prior to his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House in Washington on Sept. 24, 2026, in this photo released by Reuters. (Yonhap)

Trump noted that since his first presidential election in 2016, he and Xi have forged a "truly great friendship" built on "mutual respect and the vital interests of the two countries' peoples."

He also said that through cooperation, he and Xi have made "tremendous strides" on trade and other issues, noting that the two countries have been working to encourage a "more balanced" trading relationship.

Xi underscored the importance of cooperation between the two superpowers, calling for stronger bilateral communication and joint efforts to "coexist in peace."

"During your visit to China this year, we agreed to build a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, and this is widely welcomed by the people of our two countries and the international community," he said through an interpreter.

"I am ready to work with you to steer the giant ship of the China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future."

Xi called for "candid, in-depth, and continued dialogue" with the U.S., saying it can help the two nations better understand each other, seek common ground and address differences while building mutual trust.

"We should cooperate with sincerity. The interests of China and the United States are deeply intertwined, and there is plenty of room for us to work together," he said. "China-U.S. cooperation may not solve every problem in the world, but without our cooperation, it would be hard to solve many of the world's problems."

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers remarks prior to his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Sept. 24, 2026, in this photo released by Reuters. (Yonhap)

Moreover, Xi said that achieving his vision of the "great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and Trump's drive to "make America great again (MAGA)" can "go hand in hand."

Describing the giant panda as an "envoy of friendship" between the American and Chinese people, Xi said that in a few days, two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will come to their new home at a zoo in Atlanta, Georgia.

Later in the day, Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted a state dinner for Xi and Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan.

There, Trump said that he and Xi both understand they represent "different systems," but the ties between the two countries' peoples "endure."

"Americans and Chinese have always exchanged goods, knowledge, customs, and ideas," he said. "This has been the foundation of commerce and mutual respect between our countries, and together we can continue to build a relationship that promotes prosperity and security for future generations."

U.S. President Donald Trump makes a toast during a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House in Washington on Sept. 24, 2026, in this photo released by Reuters. (Yonhap)

He proposed a toast to the Chinese presidential couple and "the long relationship between China and America that has bridged thousands of miles and spanned hundreds of years," while wishing for a "future of harmony, peace and success" for the peoples of both nations.

Commenting on Thursday's summit, Xi said that he and Trump had "sincere" and "in-depth" exchanges, and reached "common understanding on many issues." He did not elaborate further.

"This has added new substance to the constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability and provided new strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations," he said through an interpreter, noting that the two leaders agreed to build a relationship of strategic stability during Trump's visit to Beijing in May.

The Chinese leader recalled China's resistance against Japanese aggression during World War II, noting that Chinese soldiers and civilians rescued hundreds of American pilots "at the cost of hundreds of thousands of Chinese lives."

"Such a friendship, forged in blood and fire, will surely live on through the generations," he said.

Xi also pointed out that his goal for national rejuvenation and Trump's MAGA drive can "surely be mutually reinforcing."

"China and the United States must act as responsible major countries, meet the expectations of our peoples, keep pace with the trend of our times, and explore a new approach for major countries to get along with each other," he said, proposing a toast to the U.S. presidential couple, and the prosperity and progress of the two nations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a toast during a state dinner held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on Sept. 24, 2026, in this photo released by Reuters. (Yonhap)

On Friday morning, the U.S. and Chinese presidential couples plan to travel to the National Archives in Washington, where they will view records and documents significant to the U.S.-China relationship throughout history, according to the first lady's office.

Xi arrived in the U.S. on Wednesday, kicking off his first trip to the U.S. capital in more than a decade. Thursday's summit marked the leaders' third in-person meeting since Trump's return to office, following their previous talks in Busan, South Korea, last October, and in Beijing in May.

Following this week's summit, the leaders are expected to meet again on the margins of multilateral gatherings -- the APEC summit in Shenzhen and the Group of 20 summit in Miami, Florida, in December.

U.S. President Donald Trump (2nd from R) and first lady Melania Trump (R) greet China's President Xi Jinping (2nd from L) and his wife, Peng Liyuan, upon their arrival to the South Portico of the White House in Washington on Sept. 24, 2026, in this photo released by AFP. (Yonhap)

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华盛顿，9月24日（韩联社）——据报道，中国国家主席习近平周四表示，中美两国达成了一项新的贸易安排。当天，他与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在华盛顿举行峰会，讨论人工智能、贸易、安全和其他关键问题。

新华社报道称，习近平在白宫峰会上发表了上述讲话，称这一安排“对两国产业和人民以及全球经济都是好消息”，同时指出，稳定的经济关系需要“扩大合作范围，减少合作问题”。

声明没有详细说明该安排，但美国财政部长斯科特·贝森特告诉福克斯新闻，华盛顿和北京同意将贸易休战期延长两个月至1月10日。

据该新闻媒体报道，峰会期间，特朗普和习近平还就朝鲜半岛局势、中东局势以及俄罗斯和乌克兰之间的战争交换了意见。

这张由路透社发布的照片​​显示，2026年9月24日，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在华盛顿白宫椭圆形办公室与中国国家主席习近平举行峰会。（韩联社）

在峰会召开前，预计特朗普和习近平将谈及朝鲜相关问题，因为特朗普希望在今年晚些时候与朝鲜领导人金正恩举行会晤，以恢复他与这个桀骜不驯的政权之间的个人外交。

峰会的主要议题之一是台湾问题。台湾是一个实行自治的民主政体，中国将其视为自身领土的一部分。

据新华社报道，习近平表示，中国希望美国反对“台独”，谨慎处理台湾问题，为双边战略合作奠定坚实基础。

据报道，习近平在人工智能问题上呼吁中美两国发挥各自优势，而不是相互防范，并指出双方可以继续就人工智能展开对话，讨论其风险和益处，共同努力防止该技术被滥用和误用。

在白宫举行的欢迎仪式上，习近平表示，中美两国都是人工智能领域的领先国家，两国都有“能力和责任”发展和管理人工智能造福人类，并确保人工智能的发展“始终在人类的控制之下，服务于人民的福祉”。

习近平关于人工智能的言论与特朗普的立场明显不同。

周二，特朗普在联合国大会上发表讲话时表示，美国“完全拒绝任何试图构建全球主义计划来控制人工智能的企图”，并强调他不会“扼杀”人工智能的发展。

在白宫的仪式上，两国领导人强调了彼此的友谊、共同利益和合作的必要性，同时回顾了美国和中国在二战期间并肩作战的历史。

特朗普说：“如果我们专注于共同利益，我相信我们能取得很多成就。纵观历史，对这些共同利益的追求将我们跨越浩瀚海洋的人民联系在一起，尽管相隔遥远，差异巨大，甚至使我们在二战中成为盟友。”

这张由路透社发布的照片​​显示，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普于2026年9月24日在华盛顿白宫与中国国家主席习近平举行峰会前发表讲话。（韩联社）

特朗普指出，自他2016年首次当选总统以来，他和习近平建立了“真正伟大的友谊”，这种友谊建立在“相互尊重和两国人民的切身利益”之上。

他还表示，通过合作，他和习近平在贸易和其他问题上取得了“巨大进展”，并指出两国一直在努力促进建立“更加平衡”的贸易关系。

习近平强调了中美两大超级大国合作的重要性，呼吁加强双边沟通，共同努力“和平共处”。

“今年您访华期间，我们一致同意构建建设性的中美战略稳定关系，这受到了两国人民和国际社会的广泛欢迎，”他通过翻译说道。

“我愿与您携手合作，引领中美关系这艘巨轮稳步驶向未来。”

习近平呼吁与美国进行“坦诚、深入、持续的对话”，称这有助于两国​​更好地了解彼此，寻求共同点，解决分歧，同时建立互信。

他说：“我们应该真诚合作。中美利益紧密相连，我们有广阔的合作空间。中美合作或许不能解决世界上所有问题，但如果没有我们的合作，世界上许多问题都难以解决。”

这张由路透社发布的照片​​显示，中国国家主席习近平于2026年9月24日在华盛顿白宫与美国总统唐纳德·特朗普举行峰会前发表讲话。（韩联社）

此外，习近平表示，实现他提出的“中华民族伟大复兴”愿景与特朗普提出的“让美国再次伟大（MAGA）”的愿景可以“齐头并进”。

习近平称大熊猫是中美两国人民之间的“友谊使者”，并表示几天后，两只大熊猫“平平”和“福爽”将来到它们位于佐治亚州亚特兰大动物园的新家。

当天晚些时候，特朗普和第一夫人梅拉尼娅·特朗普为中国国家主席习近平和第一夫人彭丽媛举行了国宴。

特朗普在那里表示，他和习近平都明白他们代表的是“不同的制度”，但两国人民之间的联系“依然存在”。

他说：“美国和中国一直以来都有商品、知识、习俗和思想的交流。这是我们两国经贸往来和相互尊重的基础，我们携手并进，定能继续构建有利于子孙后代繁荣与安全的关系。”

这张由路透社发布的照片​​显示，2026年9月24日，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在华盛顿白宫为中国国家主席习近平举行的国宴上举杯祝酒。（韩联社）

他向中国国家主席夫妇以及“跨越数千英里、绵延数百年的中美长期关系”举杯祝酒，并祝愿两国人民拥有“和谐、和平与成功的未来”。

习近平在评论周四的峰会时表示，他与特朗普进行了“真诚”和“深入”的交流，并在许多问题上达成了“共识”。他没有进一步阐述。

他通过翻译表示：“这为中美战略稳定建设性关系增添了新的实质内容，并为中美关系提供了新的战略方向。”他指出，两国领导人在特朗普5月访华期间同意建立战略稳定关系。

这位中国领导人回顾了中国在二战期间抵抗日本侵略的历史，指出中国军民“付出了数十万中国人的生命代价”，营救了数百名美国飞行员。

他说：“这样一段浴血奋战、铸就深厚友谊的情谊，必将代代相传。”

习近平还指出，他的民族复兴目标和特朗普的“让美国再次伟大”运动“肯定可以相互促进”。

“中美两国必须作为负责任的大国行事，不辜负两国人民的期望，顺应时代潮流，探索大国相处的新途径，”他说道，并向美国总统夫妇以及两国的繁荣进步举杯祝酒。

这张由路透社发布的照片​​显示，2026年9月24日，中国国家主席习近平在美国总统唐纳德·特朗普于华盛顿白宫举行的国宴上敬酒。（韩联社）

据美国第一夫人办公室消息，周五上午，美中两国国家元首夫妇计划前往华盛顿的国家档案馆，查阅对美中关系历史具有重要意义的记录和文件。

习近平主席周三抵达美国，开启了他十多年来首次访问美国首都的行程。周四的峰会是自特朗普重返白宫以来，两国领导人的第三次面对面会晤，此前他们分别于去年10月在韩国釜山和今年5月在北京举行了会谈。

本周峰会结束后，预计各国领导人将在多边会议期间再次会面——12 月在深圳举行的亚太经合组织峰会和在佛罗里达州迈阿密举行的二十国集团峰会。

2026年9月24日，美国总统唐纳德·特朗普（右二）和第一夫人梅拉尼娅·特朗普（右）在华盛顿白宫南门廊迎接中国国家主席习近平（左二）及其夫人彭丽媛。（法新社发布）

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