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Xi-Trump Summit Projects China's Rising Global Image to Chinese Public
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News18•25-09-2026, 15:45
Xi-Trump Summit Projects China's Rising Global Image to Chinese Public
- •The elaborate reception of Chinese President Xi Jinping by US President Donald Trump in Washington made a significant impression on the Chinese public, projecting an image of China's elevated status.
- •Chinese state media extensively covered and praised the rare welcome, bilateral, and cultural events, reinforcing the perception of China's growing power among its citizens.
- •The People's Daily dedicated its entire front page to the Xi-Trump meetings, featuring multiple photos, while the summit dominated search trends on Baidu.
- •Chinese citizens expressed reassurance over the perceived agreeability between Trump and Xi on issues like trade, artificial intelligence, and security, noting a lack of conflict.
- •Xi urged Trump to oppose Taiwan's independence, with the summit seen as sending a positive signal for improving US-China relations through communication.
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Chinese state media and the public closely covered and praised the summit, viewing Trump's high-standard reception of President Xi Jinping as a sign that China's global status and power have elevated.
Residents and observers noted that Trump and Xi appeared agreeable on key topics such as trade, artificial intelligence, and security, while maintaining a less confrontational direction on issues like Taiwan.
China's Foreign Ministry stated that President Xi called on Donald Trump to oppose the independence of Taiwan, an island democracy claimed by China, and to handle the sensitive issue with caution.
