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Trump Announces April Meeting with Xi Jinping, Calls US-China Ties "Very Good"

US President Donald Trump has announced he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United States later this year. Trump emphasized the current state of the bilateral relationship as "very good" during remarks to reporters and in a recent interview. The plans follow a 90-minute phone call between the two leaders on February 4, which Trump said focused almost entirely on trade. Chinese state media reported that Xi stressed the importance of the relationship and called for mutual respect and the removal of "negative measures."

Key Points: Trump to Meet Xi Jinping in April, Plans Reciprocal Visits

  • Trump to visit Xi in April
  • Xi to visit US later in 2025
  • Call focused on trade, not geopolitics
  • Both leaders emphasize importance of good relations
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Trump to meet China's Xi Jinping in April, calls relationship "very good right now"

US President Donald Trump announces an April meeting with China's Xi Jinping, with a reciprocal White House visit planned for later in the year.

"Our relationship with China is very good right now. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, February 13

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in April, with Xi expected to visit the United States later this year.

While addressing reporters, Trump said, " I'll be visiting President Xi Jinping in April. He's coming here later in the year, and I look forward to it. Our relationship with China is very good right now."

However, the US President did not mention the exact dates of the travel.

In a recent interview with NBC News' Tom Llamas, Trump said that he would visit China in April.

"I'm gonna be going there in April then he's coming here toward the end of the year," Trump said.

When asked further on his China visit, the US President in the NBC News interview taped on February 4 said, "He's coming to the White House, toward the end of the year. We have a very good relationship. And, you know, it's important that I have a good relationship and for him, that he has a good relationship with me. We have to have a good -- these are the two most powerful countries in the world and we have a very good relationship."

Incidentally, Trump and Xi had a 90-minute telephonic conversation on February 4.

Trump said the call focused almost entirely on trade, without touching on other geopolitical issues like Iran and Ukraine. The call "resulted in a very positive conclusion for both Countries," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Further, Trump wrote, "During the conversation, President Xi graciously invited the First Lady and me to visit China, and I reciprocated. As Presidents of two Great Nations, this is something that we both look forward to doing."

China's state media Xinhua reported that in the call, Xi noted that he attaches great importance to China-U.S. relations, saying that over the past year he and Trump have enjoyed sound communication and had a successful meeting in Busan, which charted the direction and course for China-U.S. relations.

During the call, Xi called for the United States and China to "seek win-win results in the spirit of equality and respect each other's concerns," while urging Washington to "remove the negative measures taken against China," according to a readout from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Very good relationship" sounds a bit optimistic given the trade tensions. Let's see if this meeting actually delivers something concrete or is just for the cameras.
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Aman W
While US-China talks are important, India must remain the primary focus. Our economic and strategic interests should not be sidelined by their bilateral deals. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
Interesting development. A stable US-China relationship is better for the whole world, including India. Hopefully, it eases some of the supply chain pressures we've been facing.
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Vikram M
Xi urging Washington to "remove negative measures" is the key point. The US won't do that easily. This is more about posturing than a real thaw. India should watch carefully.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I think the article gives too much weight to Trump's statements. His "very good" assessment might not reflect the complex ground reality, especially regarding tech and Taiwan. India's stance should be pragmatic.

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