🔗 Share this article Donald Trump Reveals He Will Visit China in Spring Subsequent to Call with Xi Jinping President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will travel to the Chinese capital in April and asked Chinese President Xi Jinping for a official visit next year, subsequent to a phone call between the two leaders. Trump and Xi—who convened nearly a month ago in Korea—covered a variety of topics including trade, the situation in Ukraine, synthetic drugs, and Taiwan, as stated by the U.S. leader and China's foreign ministry. "Our relationship with China is highly solid!" Trump stated in a Truth Social post. Official Chinese media published a announcement that said both states should "keep up the momentum, keep moving forward in the correct path on the basis of equality, esteem and common gain". Prior Engagement and Economic Agreements The heads of state met in the South Korean city of Busan in October, subsequently they settled on a pause on tariffs. The US decided to slash a 20% tariff in half aimed at the movement of the drug fentanyl. Tariffs stay on products from China and average close to half. "Afterwards, the bilateral relations has generally maintained a consistent and favorable course, and this is greeted positively by the both nations and the wider global audience," the Chinese statement added. The United States then withdrew a threat of full extra duties on products, while the Chinese government delayed its intention to introduce its new set of restrictions on rare earths. Focus on Trade The administration's spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said that the Monday call with Xi—which went on for an hour—was centered on commerce. "We are pleased with what we've seen from the China, and they feel the same way," she noted. Wider Discussions Besides addressing economic matters, Xi and Trump raised the issues of the conflict in Ukraine and the island. Xi told Trump that the island's "integration into China" is vital for Beijing's perspective for the "world order following wars". Beijing has been involved in a diplomatic battle with the Japanese government, a American partner, over the longstanding "vague stance" on the control of self-governed Taiwan. Recently, Japan's leader Sanae Takaichi stated that an eventual Chinese attack on the island could lead to a reaction by Tokyo's army. Trump, but, did not mention Taiwan in his online message about the call. US Ambassador to Japan, George Glass, had earlier stated that the United States supports the Japanese in the context of Beijing's "intimidation".