Xi Calls for Stronger China-US Trade Ties Amid Ongoing Tensions

• Xi called for closer China-US trade ties during a meeting with top American business leaders in Beijing • Meeting comes as relations between the countries have steadily improved after sinking to lowest level in years
• Xi said China-US relations significantly impact the well-being of both countries and the world • US business leaders raised longstanding concerns around IP protection, cross-border data flows, government procurement • Xi emphasized mutually beneficial economic ties despite ongoing tariffs and accusations of unfair trade practices