Trump conducts ‘very good’ conversation with China’s Xi
The president-elect of the US has mentioned discussions regarding trade, fentanyl, and TikTok with his Chinese counterpart. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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US President-elect Donald Trump recently held a phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. During the discussion, they addressed topics including trade, fentanyl, and the future of TikTok.
“I just spoke to Chairman Xi Jinping of China,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, adding that “the call was a very good one for both China and the USA.”
“It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately. We discussed balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects,” Trump continued. “President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe!”
Chinese state media confirmed the call took place but did not provide additional details.
Trump and Xi had not communicated since the conclusion of Trump’s first term in 2021. US-China relations were tense during Trump's previous time in office, highlighted by US sanctions against Chinese tech giant Huawei and the initiation of a trade war marked by tariffs on Chinese goods.
Trump has also accused China of not sufficiently curbing the export of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, to the US, and has promised to impose an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports until Beijing takes action against fentanyl dealers and manufacturers.
This call occurred just two days prior to TikTok potentially becoming inaccessible to millions of American users. Legislation signed by President Joe Biden last year mandates that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, must divest from its US operations by January 19, 2025, or face a ban from US internet services and app stores.
The US Supreme Court has yet to make a decision regarding TikTok's appeal against the law. Trump, who credits the app with contributing to his support among young voters in November, is reportedly considering an executive order to postpone the ban's enforcement.
Despite his numerous complaints about Beijing, the incoming president has often referenced his “special relationship” with Xi. Trump invited Xi to his inauguration; although the Chinese president will not be present at Monday's ceremony, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Vice President Han Zheng will come to Washington for Trump’s swearing-in.
“We stand ready to work with the new US government to enhance dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly pursue a stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relations and find the right way for the two countries to get along with each other,” said a ministry spokesperson.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
“I just spoke to Chairman Xi Jinping of China,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, adding that “the call was a very good one for both China and the USA.”
“It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately. We discussed balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects,” Trump continued. “President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe!”
Chinese state media confirmed the call took place but did not provide additional details.
Trump and Xi had not communicated since the conclusion of Trump’s first term in 2021. US-China relations were tense during Trump's previous time in office, highlighted by US sanctions against Chinese tech giant Huawei and the initiation of a trade war marked by tariffs on Chinese goods.
Trump has also accused China of not sufficiently curbing the export of fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, to the US, and has promised to impose an additional 10% tariff on all Chinese imports until Beijing takes action against fentanyl dealers and manufacturers.
This call occurred just two days prior to TikTok potentially becoming inaccessible to millions of American users. Legislation signed by President Joe Biden last year mandates that ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, must divest from its US operations by January 19, 2025, or face a ban from US internet services and app stores.
The US Supreme Court has yet to make a decision regarding TikTok's appeal against the law. Trump, who credits the app with contributing to his support among young voters in November, is reportedly considering an executive order to postpone the ban's enforcement.
Despite his numerous complaints about Beijing, the incoming president has often referenced his “special relationship” with Xi. Trump invited Xi to his inauguration; although the Chinese president will not be present at Monday's ceremony, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Vice President Han Zheng will come to Washington for Trump’s swearing-in.
“We stand ready to work with the new US government to enhance dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly pursue a stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relations and find the right way for the two countries to get along with each other,” said a ministry spokesperson.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
