US President Donald Trump said he held a “very good” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and accepted an invitation to visit Beijing in April. He announced the conversation on Truth Social, saying the leaders discussed Ukraine, Russia, fentanyl, soybeans and other trade issues important to American farmers.
Trump said the call followed their “highly successful” meeting in South Korea, where both sides worked to keep previous agreements on track. He added that Xi will also visit the US later this year for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Trump declared the US-China relationship “extremely strong,” stressing that both leaders agreed to maintain frequent and direct communication.
Chinese state media said Xi emphasized that Taiwan’s return to China was part of the post-war international order established after 1945. Xi reportedly told Trump that both nations must defend the outcomes of World War II and protect long-standing regional stability.
Tensions rose earlier this month after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger Japan’s right to collective self-defense. Her comments drew sharp criticism from Beijing, which tightened travel warnings and restored restrictions on Japanese seafood imports.
Taiwan remains the most sensitive flashpoint between Washington and Beijing, with the US pledging defensive support under existing laws and assurances. Japan hosts more than 50,000 American troops, giving the US a critical regional foothold under their mutual defense treaty.
Xi and Trump also discussed the Russia-Ukraine war, with Xi urging renewed diplomatic efforts and calling for an early peace agreement. US, European and Ukrainian officials continue to examine a Washington-backed proposal to end the conflict during talks in Geneva.
The call came weeks after the leaders met in Busan, where they agreed to a one-year deal on trade and tariffs. Xi called the Busan meeting “successful,” saying it helped “recalibrate the course” of bilateral ties and generate new momentum.
He urged both sides to expand cooperation, reduce disputes and create broader benefits for their people and the world. US media reported that Xi initiated the call, a move seen as a rare signal of Beijing’s desire to stabilize relations.
