President Trump emphasized his “extremely good” personal relationship with Xi Jinping, which is key to maintaining stable U.S.-China relations.
Published February 4, 2026
US President Donald Trump said he had an “excellent” phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing issues including trade, energy, Taiwan, Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Wednesday’s phone conversation came hours after Xi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in which the two sides pledged to strengthen ties amid a “turbulent” international environment.
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“Everything is very positive,” President Trump said in a social media post. “Our relationship with China and my personal relationship with President Xi is very good, and we both recognize how important it is to maintain this relationship.”
The U.S. president is scheduled to visit China in April, touting his personal relationship with Mr. Xi even as the two countries continue to skirmish over competing interests in tech, trade and geopolitical flashpoints such as the future of Taiwan.
Trump said the two leaders discussed the situation in Iran, which has been disrupted by recent protests and a harsh security crackdown, and that Trump has threatened to attack Iran unless it makes significant concessions on a range of issues, without providing further details.
A readout of the call from the Chinese government shared with Xinhua news agency made no mention of Trump’s planned visit, but said Trump and Xi maintain “good communication”, including a face-to-face meeting in Busan, South Korea, last year.
The Chinese leader said differences with the United States can be addressed amicably as long as they are based on equality and respect, but noted that unification with Taiwan, an autonomous island that China considers an integral part of its territory, remains a key priority for Beijing.
“President Xi emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China-US relations,” the statement said, adding that the United States should approach arms sales to Taiwan with “extreme caution.”
“Taiwan is China’s territory. China must protect its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Taiwan will never be allowed to separate from China.”
In December, the United States approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, the largest ever, to strengthen the island’s defense capabilities.
President Trump said China had agreed to increase its purchases of U.S. soybeans from 12 million tons this season to 20 million tons, praising the move as a boon to U.S. agricultural production.
He added that China has committed to purchasing 25 million tonnes next season. The Chinese description does not mention soybeans.
