Xi Jinping Talks with Trump, Focusing on Taiwan Issue and Economic Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump tonight (5th), discussing U.S.-China relations, trade conflicts, and the Taiwan issue. Xi emphasized that the U.S. should lift sanctions against China and strengthen communication to avoid misunderstandings and escalating conflicts.
He likened U.S.-China relations to a large ship that requires collective efforts to navigate in the right direction and noted that the recent talks in Switzerland marked a positive step towards dialogue. Xi urged the U.S. to objectively assess China's concrete achievements concerning the agreement.
Importantly, Xi reiterated that "the Taiwan issue is at the core of China's core interests" and urged the U.S. to handle related matters cautiously. Trump expressed high respect for Xi and reaffirmed that the U.S. continues to adhere to the "One China Policy," emphasizing the importance of cooperation between the two countries.
