U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed speaking with Chinese President Xi Jinping since taking office on January 20, though he declined to disclose details of their conversation.
President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview aired Monday that he has spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials but did not elaborate on the discussion’s content or timing.
"Yeah ... I have talked to him and I have talked to his people, too," Trump said when asked whether he had spoken to Xi since his inauguration. He added that they maintain a “very good personal relationship.”
The White House and China’s foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Trump’s remarks.
Trump’s confirmation of the conversation comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing remain high over trade disputes and new tariffs imposed by both sides.
Last week, Trump stated he was in no hurry to speak with Xi regarding the ongoing trade war. However, a direct conversation between the two leaders is widely seen as key to de-escalating or delaying further tariff measures.
In recent weeks, China imposed targeted tariffs on U.S. imports and placed several American companies, including Google’s parent company Alphabet, on notice for possible sanctions. The move was a response to Trump’s new 10% tariffs, which came on top of previous trade duties.
Trump and Xi had previously spoken before Trump took office, discussing issues including TikTok, trade, and Taiwan.
The two countries remain divided over a range of geopolitical issues, including cybersecurity, Hong Kong, human rights, and the origins of COVID-19. The state of U.S.-China relations continues to be a central focus of global trade and diplomacy.
UNESCO has unveiled the latest additions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, celebrating a rich array of global traditions that refl...
The United States has announced plans to impose a phased-in tariff on select Nicaraguan goods beginning January 1, according to a statement from the U...
The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump confirmed at a White House event....
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to María Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition leader, for her tireless efforts in advocating...
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their tensions through dialogue and engagement, as it pledged to w...
The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump confirmed at a White House event.
In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
Uzbekistan will introduce a nationwide system to assess the resilience of officials and civil service candidates to corruption risks from 2026, according to a presidential decree adopted this week.
Military coups have reappeared across West Africa and the Sahel. Recent events in Guinea-Bissau and coup attempt in Benin add to a growing list of abrupt power shifts over the past five years.
Scores of demonstrators gathered outside the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo Tuesday (9 December) to protest against the awarding of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
Pressure is mounting between Venezuela and the United States as both nations emphasise military preparedness and strategic positioning.
Iran and Saudi Arabia reiterated their commitment to enhance ties following a joint meeting with China in Tehran on Tuesday to follow up on implementation of the 2023 Beijing Agreement which resulted in resumption of their diplomatic relations after eight years.
The world’s leading minds and voices will be honoured on Wednesday, 10 December, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, as Nobel Prizes are presented in Stockholm and Oslo.
In a dramatic Champions League clash at Baku’s Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Qarabağ grabbed an early lead, but Ajax staged a thrilling comeback to win 4-2.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed growing concerns about holding elections in Ukraine amid the ongoing war with Russia, revealing on Wednesday that he had discussed legal and political challenges surrounding the issue with Ukraine's parliament.
UNESCO has unveiled the latest additions to its Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list, celebrating a rich array of global traditions that reflect the importance of cuisine, festivals, and local customs.
The United States has announced plans to impose a phased-in tariff on select Nicaraguan goods beginning January 1, according to a statement from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Wednesday.
The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump confirmed at a White House event.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their tensions through dialogue and engagement, as it pledged to work with the international community to help improve relations between the two countries.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment