President Xi Jinping Praises Henry Kissinger’s Historic Contribution to China-U.S. Relations at Meeting in Beijing

On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with veteran U.S. diplomat Henry Kissinger in Beijing, celebrating the 100-year-old’s historic contribution to promoting the development of China-U.S. relations and enhancing the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.

Kissinger, who has been to China more than 100 times, was President Richard Nixon’s national security adviser at the time of Nixon’s historic trip to China in 1972. This trip laid the groundwork for the formalization of relations between the United States and China in 1979.

During the meeting, President Xi praised Kissinger’s role in the historic event, saying, “It not only changed the two countries, but also changed the world.” He also expressed his appreciation for Kissinger’s friendship, saying, “Chinese people value friendship, and we will never forget our old friend and your historic contribution to promoting the development of China-U.S. relations and enhancing the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.”

Kissinger, who has maintained close contact with Chinese leaders over the years, also expressed his appreciation for the friendship between the two countries. He said, “The friendship between China and the United States is of great importance to the world. I am very pleased to see the development of China-U.S. relations.”

The meeting between President Xi and Kissinger is a reminder of the strong bond between the two countries and the importance of maintaining friendly relations. It is a testament to the power of friendship and the impact it can have on the world.