Xi Says China and US Should Be Partners, Not Rivals

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said China and the United States should be partners rather than rivals, according to state media reports on September 24, 2026. Xi also said he would work with US President Donald Trump to steer China-US ties on a steady course. The remarks came as the two countries held a summit. China and the US are the world's two largest economies, and their relationship affects global stability and trade.