Xi Tells Trump Taiwan’s Return Is Key Part of World Order, State Media Reports
In a phone call on November 24, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that Taiwan’s “return to China” is a fundamental element of the post-World War II international order, according to China’s state news agency Xinhua
Xi invoked the shared historical memory of China and the United States fighting side by side during WWII, urging both nations to jointly protect the legacy of that warHe described the current U.S.-China relationship as having “stabilized and improved” since the two leaders met in South Korea last month
He also argued that cooperation benefits both sides, while confrontation brings harm. On global issues, Xi expressed that China supports efforts toward peace in Ukraine and called for narrowing divisions among involved parties
From the U.S. side, Trump characterized the call — which he said lasted about an hour — as “very good” and underscored that U.S.-China relations are “extremely strong.” He highlighted discussions on Ukraine, fentanyl trafficking, and a new deal he described as benefiting American farmers.
Trump also accepted Xi’s invitation to visit Beijing in April, while Xi plans a reciprocal visit to the U.S. later in the year According to the White House, the call focused primarily on trade.
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