Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Monday, discussing bilateral cooperation and the issue of Taiwan. Xi emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum in their ties, following their recent meeting in South Korea. He reiterated that Taiwan’s return to China is a key aspect of the post-war international order, a stance that has been a point of contention between the two nations.
The call comes as the world’s two largest economies continue to navigate a complex trade landscape. The US and China had reached a trade truce last month, with Washington reducing tariffs on Chinese goods and Beijing lifting certain restrictions on rare earth exports. Trump described the phone call as “very good” and mentioned that he had accepted Xi’s invitation to visit China in April, with Xi expected to visit the US later in the year.
The discussion also touched on the conflict in Ukraine, with Xi expressing China’s support for all efforts conducive to peace and urging all parties to narrow their differences. The phone call highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and China as they work to manage their relationship amidst global challenges.
