President Xi noted that President Trump’s visit has been a historic and landmark one. We have agreed on a new vision of a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, and reached important common understandings on keeping economic and trade ties stable, expanding practical cooperation in various fields, properly addressing each other’s concerns, and enhancing communication and coordination on international and regional issues.
The two sides should effectively implement our important understandings, cherish the hard-earned momentum, move in the right direction, steer clear of interference, and promote the steady development of the relationship.
NOW: President Trump departed China aboard Air Force One, wrapping up his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A brief ceremony was held on the tarmac before his return flight to the U.S.
Trump touted “fantastic trade deals” following his meetings and said the two leaders were aligned on Iran.
Air Force One is wheels up.
Shortly before departure staff took all badges and pins issued by China from reporters. They then put them and WH staff burner phones in a bin, per pool
NOW: President Trump gives a fist pump as he departs China after a series of crucial meetings with President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade tensions, technology, and Taiwan.
Ahead of his departure, Trump met with Xi and expressed optimism about hosting him in the U.S. this September.
“You're going to walk away hopefully very impressed, like I'm very impressed with China."
NOW: President Trump exits the Beast to fanfare and pumps his fist during a departure ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Ahead of his departure, Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed optimism about hosting him in the U.S. this September.
“You're going to walk away hopefully very impressed, like I'm very impressed with China."
🇺🇸🇨🇳 Trump and Xi took a stroll through Zhongnanhai earlier, the most restricted political compound in China.
Trump turned to the translator and said: ask him if he brings other world leaders here.
Xi smiled, shook his head.
Safe to say Trump got the validation he was looking for 😁