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Xi Jinping Invokes US-China History at White House Dinner, Calls for New Chapter
- •Chinese President Xi Jinping referenced historical US-China engagement, from George Washington's interest in Chinese porcelain to World War II cooperation and Richard Nixon's 1972 visit.
- •Speaking at a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump, Xi highlighted nearly 250 years of exchange and cooperation.
- •Xi cited George Washington's interest in Chinese porcelain to illustrate the long history of commercial and cultural ties.
- •He recalled US and Chinese forces fighting together against Japan in World War II, calling it a "friendship forged in blood and fire."
- •Xi also referenced Richard Nixon's landmark 1972 visit to China and his handshake with Mao Zedong, which paved the way for diplomatic normalization.
- •Urging a new chapter, Xi stated, "Like a river that never stops flowing, history never stands still," calling for continued friendship and cooperation.
Key Questions Answered
Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked several key historical moments, including George Washington's interest in Chinese porcelain, joint World War II military cooperation against Japan, and Richard Nixon's historic 1972 visit to China which featured his handshake with Mao Zedong and paved the way for normalized diplomatic ties.
The state dinner commenced with Schramsberg “Blanc De Noir”, an iconic American sparkling wine chosen as a deliberate nod to the legendary 1972 “Toast to Peace” shared by Richard Nixon and Premier Zhou Enlai in Beijing.
Upon arriving in Washington, Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted that China and the US should act as partners rather than rivals, emphasizing that their interests are deeply intertwined and that peaceful coexistence remains historically logical.
