GUO: U.S. DIPLOMACY IRREPLACEABLE IN BILATERAL RELATIONS

BEIJING, MAY 13 /SRNA/ - Beijing welcomes US President Donald Trump's visit to China, as US diplomacy plays an "irreplaceable strategic role" in bilateral relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

He said during a regular press briefing that Trump will discuss world peace and development with Chinese President Xi Jinping and that the two presidents will "exchange detailed views on major issues concerning China-US relations".

"China is willing to work with the United States to uphold the principles of equality, respect and mutual benefit, expand cooperation, manage differences, and enhance stability and security in a changing world," Guo said.

Trump will arrive in Beijing today, his first official visit to China in this term.

He will attend a bilateral meeting, a state banquet and a reception with the Chinese president tomorrow and on May 15.