Trump Reveals He Will Visit China in April Subsequent to Call with Xi
Leader Donald Trump has stated that he agreed to travel to Beijing in April and invited Chinese President Xi Jinping for a diplomatic trip next year, after a discussion between the two heads of state.
Trump and Xi—who held talks recently in the Republic of Korea—covered a series of matters including commerce, the Ukraine conflict, the opioid crisis, and the Taiwan issue, according to the U.S. leader and Beijing's diplomatic corps.
"Our relationship with China is extremely strong!" Trump stated in a online message.
Official Chinese media released a announcement that indicated both countries should "maintain progress, proceed in the right direction on the principle of parity, mutual respect and common gain".
Previous Meeting and Trade Developments
The leaders held discussions in Busan, South Korea in October, subsequently they settled on a pause on trade taxes. The US chose to slash a 20 percent duty by 50% aimed at the supply of fentanyl.
Duties continue on imports and are around close to half.
"Afterwards, the bilateral relations has mostly kept a stable and upward path, and this is welcomed by the each side and the international community at large," the Beijing's announcement added.
- America then withdrew a potential imposition of 100% additional tariffs on China's exports, while Beijing put off its plan to enforce its recent phase of restrictions on rare earths.
Economic Emphasis
The administration's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that the phone discussion with Xi—which lasted about an hour—was focused on economic issues.
"We are pleased with what we've seen from the Chinese, and they agree," she remarked.
Wider Discussions
Besides addressing commerce, Xi and Trump broached the issues of the conflict in Ukraine and Taiwan.
Xi stated to Trump that Taiwan's "return to China" is vital for China's vision for the "post-war international order".
Beijing has been engaged in a diplomatic battle with Tokyo, a American partner, over the enduring "vague stance" on the control of Taiwan.
In the past few weeks, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that a potential military action by China on Taiwan could lead to a reaction by Tokyo's army.
Trump, however, did not discuss the Taiwan issue in his online message about the conversation.
US Ambassador to Japan, George Glass, previously said that the U.S. government stands with Tokyo in the wake of China's "pressure".
