Xi began his state visit to Washington that day.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised the “truly great friendship” he has built with Chinese President Xi Jinping .
The welcome has drawn criticism from lawmakers in both parties and some White House allies. Republican Sen.
“From the time of my first election in 2016, President Xi and I have forged a friendship, a truly great friendship, actually, built on mutual respect and the vital interests of our people,” Trump said. In his opening remarks, Xi said the “competition should be a healthy one and should be kept within bounds. Roger Wicker said: “Quite frankly, had the White House asked me for advice, I would have suggested the president not invite Xi Jinping to Washington for such a lavish welcome here in the United States of America based on all of the troubling issues we have with President Xi and the Chinese Communist Party.”
Xi also said China will invite 100,000 American youth to China for studies and exchanges in the next five years. He called the animals an “envoy of friendship. “Here, I have a piece of good news.
Xi said two giant pandas from China will soon reach Zoo Atlanta . In a few days, two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, will come to their new home in Zoo Atlanta and meet with the American people,” Xi said.
