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China says ready to work with U.S. for stability ahead of Trump-Xi meeting; foreign ministry outlines expected engagement

Beijing says it seeks stability with Washington ahead of the Xi-Trump summit, emphasizing dialogue and mutual respect.
China signals willingness to work with the U.S. for greater stability ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting; Taiwan and broader security dynamics highlighted in regular briefings.
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Original source: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Briefings (China) Published: 9 hours ago Latest coverage: 9 hours ago Trigger delta: 0s
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What We Know

  • President Xi will exchange views with President Trump on major issues concerning bilateral relations and world peace and development. China and the U.S. need to expand cooperation and manage differences in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, and provide for more https://t.co/DpUqRaznU9
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Full Report

China’s foreign ministry spokespersons have signaled that Beijing aims to work with the United States toward greater stability as President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump prepare for a high-stakes summit in Beijing. Official statements emphasize dialogue, mutual respect, and managing differences in the lead-up to the visit, with Chinese authorities noting ongoing communication and prior engagements in Busan as a framing reference for future talks. The latest official briefings reiterate that Taiwan remains a core issue in the broader China-U.S. relationship and that steady channels of communication are essential to prevent miscalculation during the upcoming discussions. Observers note that foreign ministry briefings continue to frame the meeting within a broad strategic context, including regional security and Iran-related concens, while avoiding definitive predictions about outcomes.

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Why It Matters
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First Trigger
11 May 2026, 17:38
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