Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a state banquet for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, following bilateral talks and other engagements during Trump’s visit to China. Both leaders delivered toasts highlighting cooperation and stable ties between the two countries. In his remarks, Xi said China and the United States “should be partners rather than rivals,” stressing that mutual respect was essential for maintaining stable bilateral relations. He also said China’s goal of the “great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” and Trump’s “Make America Great Again” vision could “go hand in hand,” describing both nations as “great peoples” capable of supporting each other’s success and contributing to global prosperity. WATCH.