WASHINGTON—Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a state visit to Washington on Thursday, hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump. Both leaders said they had made progress on bilateral relations during the visit.
The U.S. administration extended a two-month suspension of tariffs related to the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. China pledged to send two pandas to the Atlanta Zoo.
European coverage reflected divided interpretations of the summit's substance. Radio Kommersant FM, a Russian broadcaster, reported that Trump views Xi as a serious rival and that both sides sought to prevent direct conflict. The outlet characterized the outcome as preserving "cold peace" between the powers.
In contrast, Delo, a Slovenian daily, reported no substantive progress from the discussions. The paper noted Xi's calls for "strategic stability" but said the approach failed to resolve global flashpoints, including stalemates in Ukraine and Iran since the leaders' May meeting.
The Economist emphasized that frequent meetings between the two leaders may matter more than specific agreements. The publication reported that Trump and Xi could meet up to four times in 2026, with the prospect of future summits providing incentive for both sides to maintain stable ties. The U.S. delayed a planned $14 billion arms package for Taiwan to avoid disrupting the recent meeting with Xi, according to the publication.
The Corriere del Ticino, a Swiss newspa noted contrasting approaches between the two leaders. Trump focused on his personal relationship with Xi, while Xi emphasized that the relationship concerned "nations and states" rather than individuals, saying that while individuals change, national interests remain "closely intertwined."
