Trump and Xi describe their relations as 'constructive, strategic, and stable'

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached agreement during the first day of their talks in Beijing to describe relations between the two countries as "constructive, strategic, and stable," signaling both sides' desire to establish clear frameworks governing the course of bilateral relations in the coming period.

This joint formulation reflected a markedly different tone from the recent period of trade and diplomatic tensions between Washington and Beijing, as the two leaders showed clear commitment to projecting a more stable image of relations between the world's two largest economies.

President Xi Jinping stressed the importance of the two countries acting responsibly toward their peoples and the world, while reports indicated that Trump showed a disposition toward not undermining common ground that could be built between the two major economic powers. Talks are scheduled to continue in the coming days to address broader economic and political issues.