China willing to work with U.S. to enhance cooperation, manage differences: spokesman

China is willing to work with the United States to enhance cooperation, and inject more stability and certainty into the world, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.

Guo Jiakun, the spokesman, made the remarks at a regular press briefing in Beijing when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China.

"Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-U.S. relations. China welcomes President Trump's state visit to China. During the visit, the two heads of state will engage in an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning bilateral ties as well as world peace and development. China is willing to work with the U.S. in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit to expand cooperation and manage differences, to inject more stability into a turbulent world,” he said.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15.

Xi and Trump met last time in October 2025 in Busan, the Republic of Korea.

Over the years, head-of-state diplomacy has anchored China-U.S. relations, serving as a stabilizing force amid shifting global currents. Since Trump's re-election, Xi has spoken with him by phone five times, maintaining close communication on bilateral ties and geopolitical issues.

China willing to work with U.S. to enhance cooperation, manage differences: spokesman

China willing to work with U.S. to enhance cooperation, manage differences: spokesman

China willing to work with U.S. to enhance cooperation, manage differences: spokesman

China willing to work with U.S. to enhance cooperation, manage differences: spokesman

Hamas announced on Saturday the start of its meetings in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, with Palestinian factions and mediators to discuss the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the future of the Gaza Strip.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem told reporters that the meetings aim to complete what was agreed upon in the first phase, including halting "Israeli aggression and escalation, assassinations, opening the crossings, and allowing the entry of the National Committee."

Discussions will then move to seek reasonable and acceptable approaches for all parties regarding the second phase, whether it involves the entry of international forces or the Gaza technocratic committee into the enclave, or addressing the issue of Palestinian weapons, Qassem added.

He said that Hamas prioritizes the Palestinian people's interest and seeks to "remove any pretexts for Israel to resume war on the Gaza Strip."

A Hamas delegation led by its leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, along with other faction representatives, arrived in Cairo on Friday for the multi-day talks.

These developments come as the fragile October 2025 ceasefire between Hamas and Israel falters, with key provisions, including disarmament and reconstruction, yet to be implemented.

The first phase of the ceasefire included an exchange of prisoners and detainees, the entry of humanitarian aid into the strip, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from some areas.

The United States announced in mid-January the start of the second phase of the ceasefire, which includes a complete Israeli military withdrawal, Hamas disarmament, reconstruction, and the establishment of a transitional governing body in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas says Cairo talks begin to discuss Gaza ceasefire implementation