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Xi Breaks Tradition, Sends July 4 Message to Trump, Urges Cooperation

7/6/2026

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Chinese President Xi Jinping broke tradition by publicly sending a July 4 congratulatory message to the United States.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced that Xi Jinping sent the greeting to U.S. President Donald Trump on the United States' 250th Independence Day, noting its rarity.
During a May summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping urged the United States to prioritize cooperation, transcend the “Thucydides Trap,” and focus on shared interests over differences.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping broke tradition by publicly sending a July 4 congratulatory message to the United States.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced that Xi Jinping sent the greeting to U.S. President Donald Trump on the United States' 250th Independence Day, noting its rarity.
During a May summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping urged the United States to prioritize cooperation, transcend the “Thucydides Trap,” and focus on shared interests over differences.