‘The World Is Special With Two Of Us Together’: Trump Hails US-China Ties At Xi Jinping Banquet

Last Updated:May 14, 2026, 16:32 IST

Donald Trump used the banquet speech to highlight centuries of cultural and economic connections between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump projected warmth and stability in relations with China during a state banquet hosted by Chinese leader Xi Jinping, asserting that “the world is a special world with the two of us united and together" after a day of high-stakes talks in Beijing.

Speaking during brief remarks, Donald Trump described his discussions with Xi Jinping as “extremely positive and productive" and thanked the Chinese president for what he called a “magnificent welcome" earlier in the day. The US president repeatedly emphasised the historic depth and global importance of ties between Washington and Beijing, describing the relationship as “one of the most consequential relationships in world history."

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Historic Ties And Shared Influence

Donald Trump used the banquet speech to highlight centuries of cultural and economic connections between the two countries, weaving together references from early American trade to modern-day popular culture. He pointed to US merchant Samuel Shaw’s trade with China 250 years ago, referenced Benjamin Franklin citing Confucius in his newspaper and praised President Theodore Roosevelt for helping establish Xi Jinping’s alma mater. Trump also spotlighted the cultural exchange between the two nations in more contemporary terms.

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“Just as many Chinese now love basketball and blue jeans, Chinese restaurants in America today outnumber the five largest fast-food chains in the United States, all combined," Donald Trump said, adding that it was “a pretty big statement."

Trump Says US And China Have “Much In Common"

Throughout the speech, Donald Trump struck a notably conciliatory tone, arguing that the United States and China share common national values. The two countries, he said, are connected by ideals of “hard work," “courage" and “achievement."

“The world is a special world with the two of us united and together," Trump said, framing cooperation between Washington and Beijing as essential for global stability.

His remarks echoed earlier comments from Xi Jinping, who told the banquet that the US and China “stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation," while warning both sides must “never mess it up."

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Trump Extends Invitation To The White House

Trump also formally invited Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, to visit Washington later this year. The US president said the Chinese leader and Madame Peng were welcome at the White House on September 24, signaling a possible continuation of high-level diplomacy between the two powers despite persistent disagreements over trade, Taiwan, technology and security.

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