During his state visit, U.S. President Donald Trump referenced centuries of shared history to frame the future of China-U.S. relations. He described the relationship as "one of the most consequential" in world history during a state banquet.

Against the backdrop of ceremonial grandeur at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday, US President Donald Trump leaned on centuries of shared history to set the stage for the future of China-US relations. In his state banquet address capping a long day of talks, tourism and toasts, Trump blended calculated callbacks with personal touches – carefully crafted to appeal to the hosts, including President Xi Jinping. He framed the relationship as “one of the most consequential” in world history,.....