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  • Xi urges respect with Trump, praises Russia ties

    Xi urges respect with Trump, praises Russia ties

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for mutual respect in strengthening relations with the United States, warning President Donald Trump during a phone call to exercise caution when selling arms to Taiwan, according to Beijing’s state media. Xi expressed hope that key bilateral issues, especially trade, can be resolved amicably between the world’s two largest economies. He emphasized that addressing issues one by one and building mutual trust can lead to proper cooperation, urging both nations to move toward mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win collaborations in 2026.

    Following an “excellent” phone conversation, Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that US-China relations remain “extremely good.” He highlighted the importance of maintaining the good relationship with Xi Jinping, mentioning discussions on trade, Taiwan, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Iran. Trump also expressed enthusiasm for an upcoming trip to China.

    On Taiwan, Xi warned the U.S. to handle arms sales with caution, emphasizing that the Taiwan issue is the most critical in China-U.S. relations. The U.S. approved $11 billion worth of arms sales to Taiwan in December, according to Taipei.

    Earlier in the day, Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a nearly 90-minute video call, praising their growing alliance. The leaders described their relationship as friendly and trusting, with China and Russia bolstering their ties amid opposition from Western nations and Moscow’s economic struggles due to sanctions over its Ukraine invasion.

    Xi called for deeper China-Russia coordination, noting the increasingly turbulent international situation. Putin addressed Xi as his “dear friend,” expressing similar sentiments and confirming that he has accepted invitations to visit China in early 2026 and attend the APEC summit hosted by Xi in November. Xi reaffirmed his commitment to the UN-centered international system, countering U.S. efforts to establish a “Board of Peace” as a rival.

    The conversations coincide with ongoing peace talks involving Russian, Ukrainian, and U.S. negotiators in Abu Dhabi, amid rising tension in Iran. Both Xi and Putin shared similar opinions on the U.S., and their discussions touched on regional stability and the global balance of power.

  • Trump and Xi May Meet Before or During APEC Summit in Korea: Report

    Trump and Xi May Meet Before or During APEC Summit in Korea: Report

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    President Trump engages in a bilateral discussion with President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019. — Reuters

    • APEC summit scheduled for October 30 to November 1.
    • US and China aim to resolve ongoing tariff disputes.
    • Latest high-level talks occurred in July.

    President Donald Trump may travel to China ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit from October 30 to November 1, or he could meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the summit in South Korea, according to reports from the South China Morning Post citing various sources.

    Efforts to negotiate an end to the escalating trade dispute between the two nations continue, as the ongoing tariff war has significantly disrupted global trade and supply chains.

    While discussions are underway about a potential meeting between the two leaders this year, a specific date and location have yet to be confirmed, as per a source familiar with the situation.

    Trump has aimed to impose tariffs on nearly all foreign goods entering the US, which he argues will boost domestic production. Critics, however, contend that this policy will lead to increased prices for American consumers.

    The president has called for a baseline tariff rate of 10% on imports from all countries, proposing higher rates for specific nations deemed problematic, with China facing the steepest tariffs at 55%.

    Trump has set a deadline of August 12 for the US and China to achieve a lasting agreement on tariffs.

    A representative for Trump declined to comment on the rumored plans for a meeting with Xi this fall.

    The last significant meeting between the two nations occurred on July 11, during which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaged in what both described as constructive discussions in Malaysia on the future of trade negotiations.

    Rubio mentioned that Trump had been invited to China to meet with Xi, stating, “Both leaders want it to happen.”

    Recently, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao expressed a desire to stabilize trade relations with the US, indicating that discussions in Europe suggested a tariff war was unwarranted.