On Friday evening, Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump jumped on a phone call to touch base on everything from history lessons to today's trade drama. 🌍☎️
Xi kicked things off by highlighting the strong bond between the Chinese mainland and the United States during World War II. “We stood side by side against fascism,” he reminded, adding that the Chinese mainland will never forget the support from the United States and other anti-fascist allies.
Switching gears, Xi urged the US side to steer clear of unilateral trade restrictions that could undermine ongoing negotiations. He also explained the Chinese mainland government's clear stance on the TikTok issue: it respects the will of enterprises and supports market-based business talks that comply with local laws and balance everyone's interests. 🤝📱
Trump, for his part, called the relationship between the United States and the Chinese mainland the most important bilateral relationship in the world. He said that when the two countries cooperate, they can achieve great things for global peace and stability. The United States is committed to promoting long-term, sound economic cooperation with the Chinese mainland and to addressing the TikTok issue through dialogue. 🕊️💼
By the end of the call, both leaders were on the same page about keeping negotiations going and finding fair solutions—proving that in an age of viral apps and fast-paced headlines, diplomacy still takes center stage. ✨
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President Xi Jinping speaks with U.S. President Trump on the phone
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