Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, in a development that comes ahead of Trump’s expected visit to China in April.
While Chinese state media did not disclose details of the discussion, the call signals continued diplomatic engagement between the two leaders at a time when both nations are navigating a sensitive phase in their bilateral ties.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the reported conversation.
The two leaders last spoke by phone in late November, after which Trump touted “extremely strong” relations with China.
The call with Trump also came hours after Xi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link. The Kremlin said Putin accepted an invitation from Xi to visit China in the first half of this year.
Following months of trade tensions triggered by Trump’s tariffs last year, relations between Washington and Beijing stabilised after a meeting between the leaders in October in South Korea, where a fragile trade truce was struck.
Trump outlined that his recent conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping covered a wide range of topics, including trade, military matters, his upcoming April visit to China, Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war, the situation in Iran, and China’s purchase of oil, gas, and potentially additional agricultural products from the United States.
He also mentioned that discussions included airplane engine deliveries and several other issues, describing the talks as “very positive.”
Trump emphasized the strength of his personal rapport with Xi, noting that their relationship and the broader U.S.-China relationship is “extremely good” and that both leaders understand the importance of maintaining it.
He expressed confidence that the dialogue would lead to significant positive outcomes over the remainder of his presidency, particularly in fostering cooperation with Xi and the People’s Republic of China.
(With Reuters Inputs)
(This is a developing story…)
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