Donald Trump revealed plans to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House late this year, signaling a revival of relations after tensions from the trade war and various geopolitical issues.
Trump told NBC News in an interview recorded on Wednesday, 4 February 2024 GMT+7, that Xi Jinping will visit the U.S. late this year, following their phone conversation the same day covering key issues including trade, Taiwan, the Russia–Ukraine war, and the situation in Iran.
Trump said, "He will definitely come to the White House late this year, and these are the two most powerful countries in the world, and we have a very good relationship."
Reports indicate that before Xi Jinping's visit to the U.S., Trump plans to visit China in April 2024 GMT+7, possibly to set the stage for face-to-face high-level talks aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Since Trump returned to the White House last year, the U.S. government has implemented stringent customs tariffs, especially targeting industries such as steel, automobiles, and various other goods to achieve economic and security policy goals.
Although the U.S. and China have clashed strongly over trade issues, both sides managed to reach an overall trade truce after conflicts intensified in spring last year. However, U.S. efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing have yet to sever the deep economic ties between the two countries.
In their recent talks, the Chinese leader warned Trump to be cautious about arms sales to Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory. Meanwhile, Xi expressed hope that conflicts between China and the U.S., especially on trade, can be resolved peacefully.
China's CCTV reported Xi Jinping saying that gradual problem-solving and building mutual trust will help both countries find the right way to coexist.
Trump stated that talks with the Chinese leader went very well, and both sides understand the importance of maintaining leadership-level relations.
Meanwhile, last Friday, the U.S. called for trilateral talks between the U.S., Russia, and China to establish a new nuclear arms limitation framework. However, China declined to join arms reduction talks at this stage, citing that the timing is not yet appropriate.
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