Donald Trump Says He Is Set to Go to China in the Month of April After Discussion with President Xi

Leader Donald Trump has declared that he plans to visit Beijing in spring and invited Chinese President Xi Jinping for a diplomatic trip later next year, following a telephone conversation between the two officials.

Trump and Xi—who convened nearly a month ago in South Korea—discussed a series of matters including economic relations, the situation in Ukraine, fentanyl, and Taiwan, according to the former president and Beijing's diplomatic corps.

"Bilateral relations is very robust!" Trump posted in a Truth Social post.

China's state news agency released a comment that noted both countries should "keep up the momentum, progress in the correct path on the principle of equality, respect and common gain".

Previous Meeting and Commerce Progress

The officials convened in Busan, South Korea in October, following which they agreed to a truce on trade taxes. The United States decided to reduce a 20 percent duty in half aimed at the flow of fentanyl.

Trade taxes remain on products from China and are around just below 50%.

"From that point, the bilateral relations has generally maintained a consistent and favorable course, and this is appreciated by the both nations and the international community at large," the Chinese statement noted.

• America then pulled back a threat of full extra duties on products, while Beijing put off its intention to implement its new set of restrictions on rare earths.

Focus on Trade

Official representative Karoline Leavitt commented that the recent conversation with Xi—which took around 60 minutes—was mainly about trade.

"We are pleased with what we've seen from the Beijing, and they feel the same way," she said.

Additional Issues

In addition to talking about commerce, Xi and Trump discussed the issues of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the island.

Xi told Trump that Taiwan's "reunification with China" is critical for the Chinese outlook for the "world order following wars".

Beijing has been engaged in a diplomatic battle with Japan, a US ally, over the long-term "uncertain policy" on the sovereignty of self-governed Taiwan.

In the past few weeks, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commented that any assault from Beijing on Taiwan could force a Japanese military response.

Trump, however, did not discuss Taiwan in his social media update about the discussion.

America's envoy to Tokyo, George Glass, previously said that the U.S. government supports Japan in the context of Beijing's "intimidation".