Chinese media excited about Donald Trump's visit

Reuters said that Chinese state media is very optimistic and excited about US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. A series of Chinese newspapers commented very positively on the US-China relationship.

After visiting Japan and South Korea, this afternoon (November 8), US President Donald Trump will begin a 3-day visit to China. This visit has attracted a lot of attention.

According to multiple sources, when he arrives in Beijing, Donald Trump will focus his discussions with Chinese leaders on North Korea and trade between the two countries. The US leader will call on Chinese President Xi Jinping to do more to rein in North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs as well as address the huge US trade deficit with China.

Welcoming this event, many Chinese newspapers painted bright prospects for US-China relations.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The People's Daily, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party, commented that China is becoming increasingly powerful, so it will not repeat the outdated zero-sum game thinking when handling relationships, but will work with the US to build a cooperative relationship that is mutually beneficial and free of conflict.

"In realizing the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and safeguarding peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, China and the United States have common interests. The two sides should respect each other's interests, maintain close communication and consultation, and make unremitting efforts to promote a thorough solution to the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula," the People's Daily commentary said.

Meanwhile, the China Daily also had an editorial saying that Mr. Trump's failure to visit the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas and the fact that North Korea has not recently conducted any more nuclear or missile tests are positive signs that the two sides want to find a peaceful solution to ease tensions.

In fact, US President Donald Trump was forced to cancel his visit to the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between the two Korean peninsulas due to foggy weather that prevented his helicopter from landing.

Alongside the positive views, many commentaries argue that China and the US have common interests but still need to be handled with caution.

According to Reuters, China has promised to give Mr. Trump the warmest welcome (at the state level). Although no details have been given, Beijing has prepared very carefully and attached great importance to this visit of US President Donald Trump. According to the plan, Mr. Trump may visit the Forbidden City with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Global Times commented: "Such a reception is rare in modern Chinese history. Beijing's enthusiasm reflects the most positive attitude that this diverse world is giving to the US and the realistic international outlook on China's rise."

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