2015年CRI Chinese President Arrives in Seattle for First U.S. State Visit

Anchor:

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Seattle to begin his trip to the United States.

On the line with us now is our Washington chief correspondent Xiao Hong is there covering events for us.

Tell us about his arrival.

Reporter:

Sure! It was Tuesday morning here in Seattle when President Xi arrived. He was greeted by a jubilant welcoming crowd including U.S. President Obama's representative, Washington state governor, Jay Inslee and other dignitaries.

In his arrival speech, President Xi says, he is looking forward to having in-depth exchange of views with President Obama and engaging the U.S. Public. He is confident that with concerted efforts of the two sides, his visit will yield fruitful results and bring bilateral 1 relations to an even higher level.

I believe many still remembered the summit between the two leaders at Sunnylands in California two years ago when the two leaders reached consensus 2 on building a new type of major-country relations between China and the United States. Last year, the two met in Beijing and announced major steps in dealing 3 with global climate change. The joint 4 statement has since encouraged other countries worldwide to follow the suit and set up more ambitious targets.

Susan Rice, President Obama's National Security Advisor 5, said Monday at George Washington University that the relationship between China and the United States is the most consequential 6 in the world today, because many global challenges can only be met with China and the United States working in concert. She also reiterated 7 that a stable, productive, and resilient Sino-US relationship would remain at the center of American foreign policy for years to come.

Back to you, Paul!

Anchor:

So what's on his agenda for later on this Tuesday in Seattle?

Reporter:

Yes. It’s 4 pm in Seattle. A few minutes ago, President Xi met with some US state governors and Chinese provincial 8 governors. The governors signed an accord to promote clean energy technology and economic development. The U.S. governors come from different political groups, but despite the rhetoric 9 of the politicians inside the beltway, local officials are more willing to deepen their cooperation with China because they see China as an opportunity. Former Washington state governor Gary Lock disclosed at the airport that one of these clean energy projects will create thousands of jobs in the state of Washington. This, according to Governor Lock, is the perfect win-win cooperation.

And tonight local time again, President Xi will attend a welcoming banquet hosted by the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, U.S.-China Business Council and the State of Washington. Paul.

Anchor:

Thank you, Xiaohong!