Xi Jinping's US visit yields eight-point consensus; Trump calls trip 'very productive'

Date: September 26, 2026, 11:32:10 Source: China Finance Network

Overview

1. China and the U.S. Reach Eight-Point Consensus
2. Key Details from the Tea Meeting Between the Chinese and U.S. Heads of State and Their Spouses
3. Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan Hold Tea Meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady
4. Trump: The Visit Was Highly Productive
5. Xi Jinping Concludes State Visit to the United States
6. Wu Xinbo: Stabilizing China-U.S. Relations Is in Trump’s Best Interest

China and the U.S. Reach Eight-Point Consensus

From September 23 to 25, local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the United States. During the visit, the two heads of state held in-depth exchanges on building a constructive and strategically stable China-U.S. relationship, as well as on major international and regional issues. They reached the following eight-point consensus:

1. Both sides agreed to establish a "constructive and strategically stable China-U.S. relationship based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity."

1. Both sides agreed to support each other in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Informal Meeting and the G20 Leaders' Summit. The two heads of state expressed their intention to attend the meetings hosted by the other side.

1. The two heads of state agreed that Iran should fulfill its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, and that no country or institution should impose tolls on international waterways.

1. The two heads of state recalled that China and the United States were allies during World War II and fought side by side to win the war.

1. The two heads of state recognized the positive role of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism and the outcomes achieved by the trade teams, including the establishment and advancement of mechanisms such as the Trade Council, the "30 billion USD" reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement, the extension of the Kuala Lumpur economic and trade consultation outcomes, and instructed that these be implemented.

1. China-U.S. anti-drug law enforcement cooperation has achieved visible results. Recently, the two sides worked closely together to crack down on multiple cases involving new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals, and arrested dozens of suspects in both countries.

1. Both sides agreed to establish a China-U.S. Artificial Intelligence (AI) dialogue to exchange views on the risks and benefits of AI. The next dialogue will be held in November this year. Both sides also agreed to establish a communication channel for AI-related incidents.

1. The U.S. side welcomed the arrival of a pair of giant pandas leased by China to the Atlanta Zoo in the United States.

In addition, the Chinese and U.S. militaries agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding on strengthening crisis communication and prevention as soon as possible, and to continue cooperation in searching for the remains of missing U.S. military personnel from the war in China. (Xinhua News Agency)

Source: China Finance Network