Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- The planned state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States from September 23 to 25, 2026, at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, comes at a consequential moment for the world. The visit follows President Trump's state visit to China in May, creating a rare sequence of reciprocal visits by the leaders of the world's two largest economies within six months. China's Foreign Ministry has described the exchange as historically significant and emphasized dialogue, cooperation and the management of differences.

The significance of this moment extends well beyond the symbolism of presidential diplomacy. China-US relations affect international trade, investment, technology, security, supply chai...