Xi Jinping speaks of a "new positioning" of relations between Beijing and Washington after his summit with Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday hailed what he called a "new positioning" of China-US relations, following his summit with Donald Trump In Beijing, the Chinese leader outlined an approach combining cooperation and controlled competition between the two global powers.

This statement comes during Donald Trump's official visit to China, the first by a US president to the country in nearly ten years. The trip continues until Friday and is being closely watched by markets and international observers.

According to Beijing, the discussions between the two leaders have outlined a new phase in bilateral relations, despite persistent disagreements on several strategic and trade issues. The two countries are particularly seeking to stabilize their trade after several years of economic and diplomatic tensions.

Xi Jinping He stressed the need to maintain a balance between cooperation and rivalry. This approach reflects China's desire to avoid a sharp deterioration in relations while safeguarding Beijing's strategic interests vis-à-vis Washington.

The summit also comes at a delicate political time for Donald Trump. The war against Iran continues to fuel criticism in the United States and could weigh on his popularity as the midterm elections approach.

Despite geopolitical tensions and disagreements over sensitive issues such as Taiwan and trade, this meeting marks an attempt to resume dialogue at the highest level between the world's two largest economies. Investors and diplomats are now waiting to see if these discussions will lead to concrete agreements in the coming weeks.