On September 30, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng said at a reception celebrating the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China that President Xi Jinping’s first state visit to the United States in 11 years was one that has expanded the scope of cooperation.

Ambassador Xie said, our countries’ interests are deeply intertwined, and there is much more we can achieve together. China’s national rejuvenation and the goal of making America great again can reinforce each other. The visit yielded eight deliverables and understandings. Our economic and trade teams reached new, mutually beneficial arrangements. These include establishing and advancing the Board of Trade, the Board of Investment and other mechanisms, setting up an agricultural working group, and extending the outcomes of consultations in Kuala Lumpur. They also include an arrangement for a US$30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction, as well as arrangements on coal trade and financial services. This is good news for businesses and families in both countries, and for the global economy. Our law enforcement agencies are joining forces against drug trafficking, fraud, and other crimes to protect lives and property in both countries. Cooperation is a two-way street, and the work never stops. We should expand cooperation, resolve outstanding issues, and pursue major initiatives that deliver practical benefits to both countries and beyond.