China, U.S. agree on constructive strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday agreed to build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity. The consensus was reached during a tea chat at the White House attended by Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, and Trump and his wife, Melania Trump. Xi said the trip to Washington was his first state visit to the United States in 11 years. During the visit, the two sides added new substance to the vision for the China-U.S. relationship, and agreed to jointly build a constructive relationship of strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity, Xi said. The two sides also achieved mutually beneficial outcomes in the economic and trade fields, which will be welcomed by the people of both countries and the international community, he added. Stressing that the future of China-U.S. relations is bright, Xi said that it reflects the trend of history. The road to a bright future is often winding, with difficulties and challenges bound to arise along the way, Xi said, adding that it is in line with the laws governing the development of things. Xi said he is willing to work with Trump to write a new chapter in the history of China-U.S. relations with the courage and a sense of responsibility to history. Calling Xi's state visit to the United States constructive and very successful, Trump said that the two sides held in-depth exchanges on U.S.-China relations and major international and regional issues, achieving positive outcomes that will benefit both countries. He said he looks forward to maintaining close contact with Xi and jointly guiding the development of U.S.-China relations. After the tea chat, Xi and Peng, accompanied by Trump and Melania, visited the U.S. National Archives. They walked together into the central hall, where they were briefed on the National Archives and its exhibits. The archives carry the wisdom of the forebears and offer insights for the future, Xi said, adding that over the past 250 years, the American people have pursued the American Dream and built a prosperous country and a beautiful home on the North American continent. The Chinese people, inheriting 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, have continued to make new achievements on the new journey toward realizing the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, Xi said. As two distinctive countries, China and the United States have different histories and cultures, social systems and development paths, Xi said. However, the people of the two countries share the same aspiration for a better life despite the differences, he said. If the two countries recognize and respect their differences, deepen mutual understanding and learn from each other, seek the biggest common denominator, expand the list of areas for cooperation, and properly manage differences, China-U.S. relations will enjoy steady and sustained growth, Xi said.

Xi wraps up state visit to U.S. Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Friday a state visit to the United States. As he departed Washington, senior U.S. government officials saw him off at the airport, where a 21-gun salute was fired. Xi kicked off his state visit to the United States on Wednesday, which was the first in 11 years.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, visited on Friday the U.S. National Archives, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, had a chat over tea with U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, on Friday.

When the moon fills the East: A handbook to China's Mid-Autumn Festival Editor's note: Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here. To people in China, the moon is not just a rock in the night sky. It stands for reunion, longing, and a distinctly Chinese kind of romance. Everyone in China knows the legend of Chang'e flying to the moon and the Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, pounding medicine, but far fewer visitors know that Chang'e and Yutu are also the names of spacecraft. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​What ancient China imagined about the full moon is now flying through space. Read this handbook and you will know enough for the special night: how to eat a mooncake, how to watch the moon, and where those names in orbit came from. If you only learn one line, learn this: 中秋快乐 — Zhōngqiū kuàilè — Happy Mid-Autumn Festival. Reunion under the moon Mid-Autumn falls on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunisolar calendar, right in the middle of autumn. It is also called the Reunion Festival, and in importance it comes second only to Spring Festival. For centuries, the full moon has meant a family in one place. That has not changed. The classic scene is simple: a round table, a box of mooncakes, a few plates of fruit — often pomelo — and sometimes lanterns. The mooncake is cut according to the number of people at the table, one piece each. If someone did not make it home, that piece is set aside until they return. Only then is the circle complete. Customs change from city to city. In Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, there is Bo Bing, a dice game once played to comfort homesick soldiers and now listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. In Beijing, try a park or the old city moat, and look for Tu'er Ye, or Lord Rabbit, the clay rabbit figurines. In Shanghai, a park or the riverfront will do; Cantonese, Suzhou-style, and new-school mooncakes are easy to find. In Hong Kong, people cut mooncakes in a teahouse and walk with lanterns. Read full: en.people.cn/n3/2026/0924/c9…

Two strokes supporting each other: Chinese and American youths reaching out to one another

China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the world's largest single-dish radio telescope, marked the 10th anniversary of its inauguration on September 25. Since its launch, the facility has achieved a series of landmark scientific and technological breakthroughs: - To date, FAST has discovered more than 1,300 pulsars, which is far more than the combined number found by all other radio telescopes worldwide over the same period. - Based on the observation data from FAST, researchers have published 13 papers in the main editions of international scientific journals Science and Nature.

Full text: Xi's remarks at state dinner held by Trump at the White House Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday gave remarks at the state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. The following is the full text of the remarks: Honorable President Donald J. Trump and Mrs. Melania Trump, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Thank you, Mr. President and Mrs. Trump, for extending to my wife and me your gracious hospitality and thoughtful arrangements. You and Mrs. Trump have made many special arrangements for our visit, all prepared with meticulous care and consideration in every detail. You make us feel truly at home. I would also like to extend my sincere greetings to Americans from all sectors of society who care about China-U.S. relations and support the further growth of our bilateral ties. As I speak, my compatriots in China are celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival -- a cherished occasion for family reunion in Chinese tradition. I wish you all a very happy Mid-Autumn Festival, and my best wishes to you and your families. In May this year, President Trump paid a successful visit to China at my invitation. We agreed to build a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability. During the visit, President Trump warmly invited me to visit the United States, and I have come as promised. In less than half a year, the Chinese and American presidents have exchanged state visits, making history in our bilateral engagement. Today, President Trump and I had sincere and in-depth exchanges and reached common understanding on many issues. 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. Not long ago, the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of its independence. On that occasion, I sent my congratulations on behalf of the Chinese government and people. The past 200-plus years have also witnessed friendly exchanges between China and the United States. Over 200 years ago, soon after its independence, the United States turned its eyes to China. Our two countries started trading with each other, exchanging goods to meet each other's needs and draw on our complementary strengths. In fact, President George Washington had personally acquired a large collection of Chinese porcelain. Over 80 years ago, the Chinese and American people stood shoulder to shoulder in the fight against Japanese militarist aggressors. Together we opened the famous Hump air route over the Himalayas. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, 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. Over 50 years ago, Ping-Pong Diplomacy between China and the United States reopened the door to bilateral exchanges that had been closed for years. With the political wisdom embodied in "a small ball moving the globe," the older generation of Chinese and American statesmen, led by Chairman Mao Zedong and President Richard Nixon, set in motion the historic process of normalizing relations between our two countries. The redwood trees that President Nixon had presented as a special state gift have taken root in Zhejiang Province where I worked for several years. Over 20 years ago, an American named Ronald Sakolsky gave financial support to Yin Yuzhen, a Chinese desert control worker, for her tree-planting effort. Just recently, Ronald, now an elderly man, returned to China. He saw with his own eyes that the desert back then had turned into a lush forest. This story touches the hearts of many Chinese people and stands as a shining example of the friendly exchanges between our two peoples. Exchanges have helped promote heart-to-heart communication between our peoples and cemented public support for China-U.S. friendship and cooperation. Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Reviewing the past gives us new perspectives. Today, we have come to another historic juncture for China-U.S. relations. President Trump has pledged to make America great again and led the American people in making significant strides. China is committed to achieving great national rejuvenation, and Chinese modernization has kept breaking new ground. These two goals are both ambitious and 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. Like a river that never stops flowing, history never stands still. The friendship between the two peoples is a worthy cause that holds great promise. Let us join hands and move forward side by side. Together, let us nurture the beautiful flowers of China-U.S. friendship. Together, let us write a new chapter in our friendly relations. Now, I would like to propose a toast: To the health of President and Mrs. Trump; To the prosperity and progress of China and the United States; and To the friendship between our two peoples. Cheers!

Xi attends state dinner held by Trump Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, on Thursday evening attended a state dinner held by U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, at the White House. Xi and Peng were warmly greeted by the U.S. presidential couple upon their arrival. The two presidential couples posed for photos and met with guests attending the dinner. Xi and Trump delivered remarks respectively after the dinner began. Xi extended sincere greetings and best wishes for the Mid-Autumn Festival to Americans from all sectors of society who care about and support the further growth of China-U.S. relations. Xi noted that Trump paid a successful visit to China in May, and that the two heads of state exchanged state visits within six months, making history in bilateral engagement. He said common understanding on many issues have been reached during his visit this time, adding new substance to the constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, and providing fresh strategic guidance for bilateral ties. Xi stressed that over 200 years ago, soon after its independence, the United States turned its eyes to China. The two countries started trading with each other, exchanging goods to meet each other's needs and drawing on their complementary strengths. Noting that more than 80 years ago, the Chinese and American people stood shoulder to shoulder in the fight against Japanese militarist aggressors, Xi said such a friendship forged in blood and fire will surely live on through the generations. Over 50 years ago, Ping-Pong Diplomacy between the two countries reopened the door to bilateral exchanges that had been closed for years, Xi said. The older generation of Chinese and U.S. statesmen, with the political wisdom of "a small ball moving the globe," set in motion the historic process of normalizing China-U.S. relations. Xi said the story of an American named Ronald Sakolsky, who more than 20 years ago gave financial support to Chinese desert control worker Yin Yuzhen for her tree-planting effort, touches the hearts of many Chinese people and stands as a shining example of the friendly exchanges between the two peoples. Xi noted that bilateral exchanges have helped promote heart-to-heart communication between the two peoples and cemented public support for China-U.S. friendship and cooperation. Today, China-U.S. relations have come to another historical juncture, Xi said. Trump's pledge to make America great again and China's commitment to achieving great national rejuvenation are both ambitious goals that can surely be mutually reinforcing, he said. He said China and the United States must act as responsible major countries, meet the expectations of the two peoples, keep pace with the trend of the times, and explore a new approach for major countries to get along with each other. Like a river that never stops flowing, history never stands still, Xi said, adding that the friendship between the two peoples is a worthy cause that holds great promise. The two sides should join hands and move forward side by side, nurture the beautiful flowers of China-U.S. friendship, and write a new chapter in their friendly relations, he added. The state dinner was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere, featuring wonderful performances put on by American artists.

From grains of sand to a picture-perfect Mid-Autumn scene — this intricate artwork captures the warmth of family reunion, the sweetness of mooncakes and the timeless charm of this traditional Chinese festival, falling on September 25 this year.

Video: Xi attends welcome banquet held by Trump Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday attended a welcome banquet held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday attended a welcome banquet held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

China successfully sent a new group of remote sensing satellites into the preset orbits via a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China’s Shanxi on Thursday. The satellites of the Yaogan-40 04 group will be used to carry out electromagnetic environment detection and related technical tests. The launch marked the 670th mission of the Long March carrier rockets.

The China-developed world's largest double-shield tunnel boring machine (TBM) rolls off the production line in Xinjin District of Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday. Measuring 220 meters in length with a cutterhead diameter of 13.01 meters, it weighs about 3,500 tonnes. The TBM will be put into use in the tunnel construction of Jinkouhe-Xichang expressway in Sichuan Province.

Xi calls for translating new vision of China-U.S. relationship into action Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday called for translating the new vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability into action and finding the right way for the two major countries to get along with each other. Xi made the remarks when meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. Xi pointed out that the exchange of visits between the heads of state of China and the United States in less than half a year is unprecedented in the history of China-U.S. ties. He and Trump have maintained communication through various channels and worked together to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship, Xi said. Noting that in May this year, he and Trump agreed to work toward building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, Xi said that the new vision reflects the realities of China-U.S. ties, embodies the expectations for the future, and is an important step toward finding the right way for the two countries to get along with each other. The two sides need to work toward a relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences, and promises of peace, Xi said. He noted that China and the United States should, and fully can, achieve mutual benefit and win-win results through practical cooperation, help each other succeed through healthy competition, properly manage differences by seeking common ground while respecting differences, and build peace by fostering mutual trust, so that a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability can better benefit the two peoples and people around the world. Xi stressed that the economic and trade teams of the two countries held a new round of consultations and reached a new joint arrangement, which is good news for industries and people of both countries, as well as the global economy. Noting that cooperation is a two-way street, Xi said a stable China-U.S. economic and trade relationship requires both expanding the list of cooperation, and shortening the list of problems. As long as the two sides uphold the spirit of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit, a way out of problems can be found, Xi said. Xi expressed hope that the two sides will work in the same direction, stay committed to the principle of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, and promote the sustained, stable and sound development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations. Xi said that while China and the United States, as both major countries in AI, compete in AI, they have even more reasons to cooperate. The two sides should leverage respective strengths in AI rather than guarding against each other, Xi said, adding that the two sides can continue to engage in dialogue on AI, exchange views on its risks and benefits, and work together to prevent the misuse and abuse of AI. The two sides should maintain human control over AI technologies, uphold a people-centered approach and the principle of using AI for good, and ensure that AI serves human progress, he added. Xi stressed that the Chinese side's position on safeguarding national reunification and territorial integrity is clear-cut. It is hoped that the U.S. side will adhere to the correct position of opposing "Taiwan independence," and handle the Taiwan question with caution, so as to lay a solid foundation for China-U.S. strategic cooperation and the development of bilateral relations, Xi said. For his part, Trump said that the state visit of Xi to the United States is a great visit, adding that both the United States and China are major countries, and that he and Xi are good friends and have maintained in-depth and close communication. The U.S.-China relations will surely be handled well under the leadership of the two heads of state, he said. The latest round of economic and trade consultations between teams of both countries achieved new outcomes, said Trump, calling on both sides to continue dialogue to reach a better agreement. Noting that AI bears on the future of humanity, Trump said that the United States and China should maintain dialogue and strengthen cooperation on this issue. Both heads of state also exchanged views on major international and regional issues including the Middle East situation, Ukraine crisis and Korean Peninsula. The two leaders also confirmed that the two countries will support each other in hosting the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and the G20 Leaders' Summit.

Xi says China, U.S. have more reasons to cooperate than compete in AI Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that while China and the United States compete in AI, they have even more reasons to cooperate. In his talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Xi noted that as both major countries in AI, the two sides should leverage respective strengths in AI rather than guarding against each other. The two sides can continue to engage in dialogue on AI, exchange views on its risks and benefits, and work together to prevent the misuse and abuse of AI, Xi said. The two sides should maintain human control over AI technologies, uphold a people-centered approach and the principle of using AI for good, and ensure that AI serves human progress, he added. Earlier when addressing an arrival ceremony at the White House, Xi also noted that the two countries 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.

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Melania Trump, wife of U.S. President Donald Trump, visited the National Museum of Asian Art in Washington on Thursday. Peng and Melania visited exhibition halls including the Peacock Room. Peng expressed appreciation for the U.S. side's return of Chinese cultural relics to China on multiple occasions in recent years, expressing hope that China and the United States would continue to strengthen cooperation on cultural exchanges and cultural heritage protection, and deepen the friendship between the two peoples. After the tour, Peng and Melania watched American teenagers sing Chinese songs together and had cordial exchanges with them. Peng encouraged them to continue studying the Chinese language and culture and to become envoys of friendship between China and the United States. The National Museum of Asian Art is a renowned U.S. institution dedicated to the collection, research and exhibition of Asian art.

Chinese President Xi Jinping held small-group exchanges with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday.

Full text: Xi's remarks at arrival ceremony at the White House Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday gave remarks at the arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States. The following is the full text of the remarks: Honorable President Donald J. Trump and Mrs. Melania Trump, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, I'm very glad to pay a state visit to your beautiful country, the United States of America. Thank you, President Trump and Mrs. Trump, for the warm hospitality you have extended to me and my wife. On behalf of the 1.4 billion and more Chinese people, I wish to begin by extending sincere greetings to the American people and warm congratulations on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. independence. Both China and the United States are great countries, and both the Chinese and American peoples are great peoples. I am visiting the United States at President Trump's invitation to carry on our friendship, expand cooperation, and promote the well-being of both our peoples. Facing the changes in our world, in our times, and of historical significance today, China and the United States, as two major countries, shoulder a historic responsibility of advancing human development and progress. Mr. President, 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. I am ready to work with you to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relationship on a steady course toward the future. -- We should strengthen communication. China and the United States are different in national conditions, but through candid, in-depth and continued dialogue, our two countries can understand each other better, seek common ground while shelving differences, and build up mutual trust. President Trump and I have respect for each other. We have built personal rapport and stayed in touch. We encourage our government departments, such as those in charge of foreign affairs, economic matters, financial cooperation, law enforcement and people-to-people exchanges, to catch up on strengthening contact, and we support our legislative bodies in increasing exchanges. -- 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. 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. China keeps its door wide open, welcomes American companies wanting to invest and do business there. We hope Chinese companies are treated fairly here in the United States. Working together, we can lengthen the list of cooperation, and shorten the list of issues. Both China and the United States are leading nations in artificial intelligence. We 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. On counternarcotics and law enforcement, the Chinese side is willing to strengthen cooperation with the United States. Our two sides may also increase direct flights to facilitate two-way travel and trade. -- We should coexist in peace. As I have said many times, China and the United States, as two major countries, stand to gain from cooperation and will both lose in confrontation. We do not need to avoid mentioning competition, but our competition should be a healthy one and should be kept within bounds. It should be a race of catching up with one another, not a wrestle in which one either wins or loses. China and the United States must hold the line of no conflict and no confrontation between us, and we can certainly find the right path for our two great countries to get along on this planet we both call home. Our two militaries should maintain regular dialogue, and improve mechanisms for crisis communication and prevention. The Thucydides Trap can be overcome. Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, During the Second World War, Chinese and Americans fought shoulder to shoulder against fascist aggression. Chinese people have never forgotten that part of history, nor have the American people. The hope of the China-U.S. relationship lies in our people, and its future lies with the young. I am glad to announce an invitation for 100,000 young Americans to visit China for exchanges and study in the coming five years. The giant panda has been an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and Americans. Here, I have a piece of good news. In a few days, two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will come to their new home in Zoo Atlanta and meet with the American people. Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand. Let us meet the people's expectation and show our historical initiative. Let us keep advancing the cause of friendship between our two peoples and work together to build a better world! Thank you.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday morning attended a welcome ceremony held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.