On February 10, 2026, the Chinese Embassy in the United States held the “Galloping Steadily Toward Progress in the Year of the Horse” 2026 Chinese New Year Reception. Ambassador Xie emphasized in his remarks that heads-of-state diplomacy is the compass and anchor of China-U.S. relations. We should adhere to our Presidents’ strategic guidance without wavering.

Ambassador Xie said that during the phone call last week, President Xi Jinping said he hopes to work with President Trump to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relations steadily forward through winds and storms, and accomplish more big things and good things. President Trump said he wants to see China succeed, and that the U.S. would like to work with China and make more progress in bilateral ties. Our two sides should cherish and implement the two Presidents’ important common understandings, steadfastly follow the course charted by our leaders, and faithfully translate their strategic guidance into concrete policies, actions and practices, so as to ensure the giant ship of China-U.S. relations will sail forward without losing direction or speed.