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Trump Hails "Extremely Good" China Ties After Call with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump described his recent phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping as "excellent" and long, covering a wide range of subjects from trade to Taiwan. Trump confirmed his planned visit to China in April and stated the bilateral relationship is "extremely good." President Xi Jinping emphasized that Taiwan is the most important issue in China-US relations and warned against separatist activities. The call occurred amid US efforts to build alliances on critical minerals, seen as a counter to China's dominance.

Key Points: Trump, Xi Jinping Discuss Trade, Taiwan in "Excellent" Call

  • Trump confirms April visit to China
  • Taiwan called most important issue by Xi
  • Trade and military topics discussed
  • Both leaders commit to stable bilateral ties
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"Relationship with China extremely good," says Trump after call with Chinese President Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump confirms April China visit, calls relationship "extremely good" after phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing key issues.

"The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one - Donald Trump"

Washington, DC, February 4

As the United States convened a meeting of several nations on critical minerals on Wednesday, a move seen as an effort to protect it from China's virtual hegemony, US President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, spoke about his call with Xi, confirmed his visit to China in April, and said that the relationship with China was extremely good.

"I have just completed an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi, of China. It was a long and thorough call, where many important subjects were discussed, including Trade, Military, the April trip that I will be making to China (which I very much look forward to!), Taiwan, the War between Russia/Ukraine, the current situation with Iran, the purchase of Oil and Gas by China from the United States, the consideration by China of the purchase of additional Agricultural products including lifting the Soybean count to 20 Million Tons for the current season (They have committed to 25 Million Tons for next season!), Airplane engine deliveries, and numerous other subjects, all very positive! The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both realize how important it is to keep it that way. I believe that there will be many positive results achieved over the next three years of my Presidency having to do with President Xi, and the People's Republic of China! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP," he posted.

China Daily reported that in his conversation, Xi Jinping said he was ready to join Trump to guide China-US ties through wind and waves in the new year for a steady voyage. Xi said as long as China, US move towards each other with an attitude of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, they can find solutions to each other's concerns

Xi Jinping further told Trump that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations and that Taiwan will never be allowed to separate from China. The Chinese President also said that the US side must handle arms sales to Taiwan with caution.

Earlier, President Xi held a virtual meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and said that China and Russia should increase high-level exchanges and strengthen pragmatic cooperation in various fields.

Highlighting that this year marks the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period, Xi emphasised that the country will be more proactive in expanding its high-level opening up and will share new development opportunities with countries around the world, including Russia, Xinhua reported.

- ANI

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Priya S
The focus on trade deals like soybeans and oil is typical Trump. But Xi's clear mention of Taiwan is the real headline. The One-China principle is non-negotiable for them. This dance between the US and China will define global politics for the next decade. India needs to navigate this carefully.
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Aman W
"Steady voyage through wind and waves" sounds nice, but actions matter more. China says one thing about mutual respect and then continues its aggressive posturing everywhere, including our borders. We should trust their deeds, not their diplomatic words. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
From an economic perspective, the mention of the 15th Five-Year Plan and "high-level opening up" is crucial. If China truly opens more markets, it could be an opportunity for Indian tech and pharma sectors. But we must be competitive and not rely on promises.
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Vikram M
The timing is everything. US meeting on critical minerals to counter China's dominance, and then this call. It's classic geopolitics. Public smiles, private pressure. India's own critical mineral strategy needs to accelerate. Atmanirbhar Bharat is the only long-term answer.
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Kavya N
While the big powers talk, we must remember our interests. The Russia-China virtual meeting mentioned at the end is equally significant. India's historic ties with Russia are being tested in this new alignment. Our foreign policy has a tightrope to walk.

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