Xi Jinping calls for dialogue with USA and alert against conflict between powers

“ Pthe changes of historical importance in our world and in our time, China and the United States, as two great powers, share a historical responsibility” for human progress, said Xi, in the White House, at the beginning of the State visit to the United States.

In a brief statement before the summit with the American counterpart Donald Trump, the Chinese leader argued that the two countries should continue to compete, but without allowing rivalry to lead to a conflict.

“China and the United States must not cross the line of conflict and confrontation,” the Chinese leader said.

Xi also called on Washington and Beijing to try to “strengthen communication” and “cooperate sincerely”.

During the visit, the Chinese President also announced that China will send two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo, presenting the animals as “ambassadors of friendship” between the two countries.