Donald Trump revealed plans to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House later this year, signaling a revival of relations following tensions from the trade war and various geopolitical issues.
Trump told NBC News in an interview recorded on Wednesday, 4 Feb 2024 GMT+7, that Xi Jinping will visit the U.S. late this year after the two leaders had a phone conversation that day covering key topics 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. These are the two most influential 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 travel to China in April 2024 GMT+7, potentially paving the way 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 strict customs tariffs, especially on industries like steel, automobiles, and various other products, to achieve economic and security policy goals.
Although the U.S. and China have faced intense confrontations over trade, both sides reached a broad trade truce after conflicts escalated during spring last year. However, U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing have not severed the deep economic ties between the two countries.
In the recent conversation, the Chinese leader also warned Trump to exercise caution regarding arms sales to Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory. Xi Jinping expressed hope that conflicts between China and the U.S., especially over trade, can be resolved peacefully.
China's CCTV news agency reported Xi Jinping’s remarks that gradual problem-solving and building mutual trust will help both countries find the right way to coexist.
Trump said the 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 involving the U.S., Russia, and China to establish a new framework for nuclear arms limitations. However, China declined to participate in arms reduction talks at this time, reasoning that it is not yet appropriate.
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