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Xi Jinping and Trump Discuss Taiwan, Trade, and Ukraine in Strategic Phone Call
Nov 25, 2025 02:42 am CST
President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump held a significant phone call addressing Taiwan tensions, trade agreements, and the Ukraine conflict while confirming mutual state visits for 2026. The conversation builds on recent diplomatic progress made during their October meeting in South Korea, where preliminary agreements on tariffs, rare earth minerals, and agricultural exports were established between the world's two largest economies.
Analyzing Discrepancies in US-China Statements Following Trump-Xi Summit: A Comprehensive Breakdown
Nov 03, 2025 02:36 pm CST
Following the October 30 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in South Korea, notable differences emerged between US and Chinese official statements. This detailed analysis examines key discrepancies in reported agreements on tariffs, rare earth exports, TikTok's future, agricultural trade, and fentanyl cooperation, highlighting potential challenges in the renewed bilateral relationship as both sides interpret the outcomes differently.
Trump to Confront Xi About China's Fentanyl Trafficking Through Venezuela at APEC Summit
Oct 24, 2025 09:06 am CST
President Trump plans to address China's alleged role in smuggling fentanyl through Venezuela at his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Amid rising US-China tensions and impending tariffs, Trump highlights how Chinese manufacturers are rerouting deadly fentanyl through Venezuela to evade port controls, contributing to America's overdose crisis that has claimed nearly 330,000 lives in five years.
Trump Suggests Xi Jinping Could Significantly Influence Putin on Ukraine Peace Efforts
Oct 23, 2025 06:32 am CST
President Donald Trump has indicated that Chinese President Xi Jinping could exert considerable influence over Vladimir Putin regarding Ukraine peace negotiations, ahead of US-China talks in South Korea. Despite personal diplomatic efforts with Putin, Trump expressed frustration with the lack of progress and recently canceled a planned meeting with the Russian leader in Hungary, calling it potentially a "wasted meeting."
Trump Defends 100% Tariffs on China Following Rare Earth Mineral Export Controls
Oct 17, 2025 11:15 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, claiming it was a necessary response to Beijing's tightening export controls on rare earth minerals. Despite the harsh measure, Trump expressed optimism about US-China relations and confirmed an upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea to discuss trade issues.
Trump Says He And Xi Jinping Will Meet In South Korea In Coming Weeks
Sep 20, 2025 09:24 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a regional summit taking place at the end of October in South Korea and will visit China in the "early part of next year," following a phone call between the two on Friday.