The Xi-Obama meetings have demonstrated that China and the US can be frank and open with each other when addressing difficult issues. The result could be a new order in a multipolar world that better accommodates the needs and desires of the entire globe.

The 2015 Obama-Xi Summit must be judged a success. Although areas of disagreement are real and run deep, and not easily resolved progress was made, trust was built, and the two great powers on the planet have stabilized their relations. The question is: How long will it last?

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced here on Saturday that China will provide 2 billion U.S. dollars to support South-South cooperation, and called for an equitable development path for all countries.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a state dinner at the White House in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States. President Obama has hosted seven state dinners during his presidency.

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday put forward a six-pronged proposal for next-stage development of China-U.S. relations.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and U.S. President Barack Obama meet with the press after their talks in Washington D.C., the United States, Sept. 25, 2015.

After their talks, the two leaders will jointly meet the press. Xi will also attend a luncheon hosted by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry, meet U.S. parliament leaders and attend a state dinner.

U.S. President Barack Obama held a grand ceremony to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday morning at the South Lawn of the White House.

US President Barack Obama meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington, September 24, 2015.

President Xi Jinping of Chinawill make a landmark commitment on Friday to start a national program in 2017 that will limit and put a price on greenhouse gas emissions, Obama administration officials said Thursday.