After a ‘very good’ conversation with Xi Jinping, Trump says he will visit China soon

Washington (The Uttam Hindu): US President Donald Trump has announced that he will visit China in April following an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump revealed the plan in a social media post and described his recent phone conversation with Xi as “very good.”

In his Truth Social post on Monday, Trump said that the two leaders discussed issues related to Ukraine, Russia, fentanyl, soybeans, and other agricultural matters. He added that both countries had reached an important agreement benefiting farmers, and more progress is expected.

Trump also mentioned that this phone call came three weeks after his successful meeting with Xi in South Korea, and both sides are making steady progress in implementing recent agreements. He further said that next year he would welcome the Chinese President to the United States.

Chinese news agency Xinhua also confirmed the conversation. According to its report, Xi reiterated China’s firm stand on Taiwan, saying that Taiwan’s return to China is “an essential part of the post-war international order.”

The report added that Xi reminded that China and the US fought together against fascism and militarism during World War II, and therefore must protect the values linked to that victory.

Meanwhile, China and Japan are currently in a tense dispute over Taiwan, which intensified after statements made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding the Taiwan Strait.

The two leaders also discussed the ongoing Ukraine war. Xi said China supports every effort aimed at establishing peace. He expressed hope that all parties would reduce differences and work toward a “fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement.”

A senior official from the Trump administration confirmed the call but did not reveal which side initiated it. However, a report in The Wall Street Journal stated that the call was arranged by China.

The conversation took place as both countries continue to stabilise relations following their October 30 meeting in Busan, where they agreed to halt tariff and export control disputes for one year. Both sides had said the meeting helped improve bilateral ties.