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Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says

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Seth, N. (2026, October 1). Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369402/xi-trump-rapport-most-valuable-strategic-asset-us-china-ties-envoy-xie-says?utm_source=rss_feed

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Nayan Seth

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Beijing’s ambassador to the United States described the rapport between US President Trump and Chinese leader as “the most valuable strategic asset” for US-China relations during a speech at the Chinese embassy in Washington on National Day celebrations. Ambassador Xie emphasized that their personal connection has been crucial in maintaining bilateral ties during critical times, noting that head-of-state diplomacy is essential to anchoring the relationship between the two countries.
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On the occasion of National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington, ambassador Xie, Beijing's envoy to the US, highlighted that the personal rapport between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump is "the most valuable strategic asset" in Sino-US ties. Ambassador Xie emphasized during his speech that their direct communication has been crucial for navigating critical moments in bilateral relations. He stressed the importance of head-of-state diplomacy as a stabilizing factor between the two nations.

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Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says Beijing’s ambassador remarks on head-of-state diplomacy in a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
2026-10-01 · South China Morning Post
Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says · assertive framing

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Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie says Beijing’s ambassador remarks on head-of-state diplomacy in a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington asserted
ambassador → say → Washington
“Their personal connection and in-depth dialogue have helped keep China-US relations on course at critical moments,” Xie said during a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington. asserted
Xie → help → Washington
“Head-of-state diplomacy anchors the bilateral relationship.” asserted
diplomacy → anchor → relationship
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