Chinese President Xi Jinping's US trip was considered a success as he gained a platform to address businesses on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The high-profile welcome in San Francisco, coupled with the restoration of US-Chinese military communications, contributed to the success of the visit. However, experts emphasize that Xi's rhetoric needs to be backed up by action to produce meaningful long-term results. The visit provided Xi with an opportunity to interact with foreign business leaders and challenge the perception that China is inhospitable to foreign firms. The restoration of military-to-military communications is seen as a first step in stabilizing US-China relations.