President Xi Jinping has told U.S. President Donald J. Trump that China-U.S. relations have remained on a steady and positive trajectory since the leaders’ meeting in Busan, according to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In a phone conversation between the two leaders, President Xi said the current state of bilateral ties has been welcomed not only by both nations but also by the broader international community.
He stressed that recent developments once again show that cooperation between China and the United States benefits both sides, while confrontation harms each of them.
“What has happened demonstrates yet again that the description of China-U.S. cooperation benefiting both sides and confrontation hurting both sides reflects a common sense that has been repeatedly proven by experience,” Xi said, according to ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.
He added that the prospect of the two countries helping each other succeed and prospering together is achievable if both sides remain committed to constructive engagement.
Xi urged Washington and Beijing to keep up the momentum and continue moving in the right direction.
He said future engagement should be guided by equality, respect and mutual benefit.
The Chinese leader called for expanding areas of cooperation and reducing points of friction to achieve more positive progress, create new opportunities, and deliver greater benefits to citizens of both nations as well as the wider world.
During the call, Xi also outlined China’s firm position on the Taiwan issue, reiterating that Taiwan’s return to China forms an integral component of the post-World War II international order.
He recalled that China and the United States once fought shoulder to shoulder against fascism and militarism during the war.
“Given what is going on, it is even more important for us to jointly safeguard the victory of WWII,” Mao Ning quoted Xi as saying.
The spokesperson did not disclose further details on specific areas of cooperation discussed by the two presidents or whether new commitments were made.
However, Beijing’s messaging underscores its intention to maintain stable ties with Washington following recent diplomatic engagements.
The call comes at a time when both capitals are navigating a delicate balance between strategic rivalry and cooperation on global challenges.
Analysts say reaffirmations of stability from both sides could ease tensions, though significant disagreements — particularly on Taiwan — remain central to the relationship.
