Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told US President Donald Trump that China’s development “goes hand in hand with the vision to make America great again,” setting a conciliatory tone as the two leaders met in Busan, South Korea, for high-stakes talks broadcast live worldwide.

Speaking through a translator, Xi struck a balance between warmth and realism, describing the encounter as “a great pleasure” and expressing familiarity from years of interaction. “President Trump, it is a great pleasure to meet you, and it feels very warm seeing you again because it’s been many years,” Xi said. “Since your re-election, we have spoken on the phone three times, exchanged several letters, and stayed in close contact. Under our joint guidance, China-US relations have remained stable on the whole.

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