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Xi, Trump hold phone talks

18 January 2025
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2025-01-18 16:26

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday held a telephone conversation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at the latter’s request. Xi congratulated Trump on his re-election as U.S. President.

He pointed out that both he and Trump attached great importance to interaction with each other, hoping that China-U.S. ties will have a good start in the new U.S. Presidential term, and stand ready to push China-U.S. relations to make greater progress from a new starting point.

Trump thanked Xi for his congratulations, saying that he cherished his great relationship with Xi and hoped to continue to maintain dialogue and communication. They agreed to establish strategic communication channels and maintain regular contact on major issues of common concern.

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