‘New historical juncture’: Beijing frames Trump visit as ‘milestone’ for stable ties

China’s top envoy to US and commentaries underscore what is at stake and strike a forward-looking tone despite the two sides’ differences Xie Feng, China’s ambassador to the US, echoed that message in a wide-ranging Newsweek interview published on the eve of the visit, voicing hope the Beijing meetings would help to manage differences and broaden cooperation along a “steady, sound and sustainable” path. It was published under the byline Guo Jiping, a collective pen name used by the paper’s international department to convey Beijing’s official stance on major global issues. It reviewed two cycles of downturn and recovery since 2018, citing Trump’s two rounds of trade war – during each of his presidential terms – and pointing to a shift towards “more equal” and pragmatic engagement with clearer boundaries.

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