President Donald Trump described US-China relations as “extremely strong” on Monday after holding an unannounced phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who stressed that Taiwan’s return to China remains central to Beijing’s global vision. The call came only weeks after their meeting in South Korea, where both leaders agreed on a framework for a trade deal that still awaits final approval.
Moreover, Xi emphasized that China and the United States once fought together against fascism and should now work jointly to safeguard the post-war order, adding that Taiwan is an essential part of that historical arrangement. China views Taiwan as its territory and refuses to rule out force, while Taiwan firmly rejects Beijing’s claim and insists that only its people can decide their future.
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Trump, however, avoided mentioning Taiwan in his Truth Social post, saying the call focused on Ukraine, fentanyl, and US agricultural products. He added that significant progress had been made since the South Korea meeting and confirmed that he accepted Xi’s invitation to visit Beijing in April while also inviting Xi for a state visit to the United States later this year.
Additionally, White House officials noted that the conversation centered on trade and lasted about an hour, reflecting ongoing efforts to stabilize relations after months of tension driven by tariffs and disputes over rare earth minerals. Both countries made concessions under their October 30 framework, including the US lowering tariffs by 10% and China easing export restrictions, while also resuming large soybean purchases.
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Furthermore, Xi said bilateral ties have steadily improved since the South Korea meeting and reiterated support for all efforts promoting peace in Ukraine. Meanwhile, tensions between China and Japan continued to rise as Beijing criticized Tokyo’s plan to deploy a medium-range missile unit near Taiwan, arguing that the move could provoke unnecessary regional confrontation.
Experts noted that Japan’s planned missiles are defensive and have limited range, but Beijing fears they could pave the way for broader military expansion in the region. This concern adds another layer of complexity to already strained relations as Washington continues balancing its commitments to allies while navigating increasingly delicate diplomacy with Beijing.