A recent two-hour phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump offered clarity for a relationship watched closely around the globe. Both leaders described their discussion as pragmatic, positive and constructive, focusing on shared goals over areas of tension.
Xi said China and the U.S. are fully capable of helping each other succeed, highlighting mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation as guiding principles. Trump called the relationship the world's most important and expressed a desire for a long-term, big and great partnership.
The call, the third direct exchange since January, followed a series of high-level dialogues on trade, foreign policy and defense. Leaders agreed to work together on economic and trade issues, including pursuing a proper deal on TikTok through further consultation.
Analysts at Fudan University say this exchange sets a constructive tone for future negotiations, helping to prevent an escalation reminiscent of earlier tariff battles. Yet, experts stress that deeper issues will require sustained effort and dialogue to achieve lasting stability.
As both sides continue talks in the weeks ahead, global observers will be watching to see if renewed trust and managed competition can translate into real-world progress, offering a rare dose of steadiness to a world in search of calm.
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How Xi-Trump call brings stability for China-U.S. ties, the world
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