British News Agency

Trump described the call as “excellent” and “long and comprehensive.”

The conversation came after a series of visits to China in recent months by Western leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in hopes of resetting relations with the world’s second-largest economy.

Trump himself said he will visit China in April and that he is “very much looking forward” to the trip.

He also added that Beijing is considering increasing purchases of U.S. soybeans from the current 12 million tons to as much as 20 million tons.

In a post on Truth Social, he wrote: “Our relationship with China and my personal relationship with President Xi are extremely good, and we both recognize how important it is to keep it that way.”

According to the U.S. president, during Wednesday’s call Trump and Xi discussed, in addition to Taiwan and soybeans, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the current situation in Iran, and China’s purchases of oil and natural gas from the United States.

On Taiwan, Xi said the self-governing island is “Chinese territory” and that Beijing “must safeguard Taiwan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

According to the state-run Xinhua news agency, Xi warned that “the United States should handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with caution.”

China has long vowed “reunification” with Taiwan and has not ruled out the use of force to achieve it.

The United States does not have official diplomatic ties with Taiwan, maintaining formal relations with Beijing instead, and has for decades struck a delicate diplomatic balance. However, it remains a strong supporter of Taiwan and the island’s largest arms supplier.

Xi told Trump on Wednesday: “Just as the United States has its concerns, China also has its concerns.”

“If both sides work in the same direction in a spirit of equality, respect, and mutual benefit, we will surely find ways to address each other’s concerns,” he added.

Hours before his call with Trump, Xi held a virtual meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, with both leaders praising the strengthening ties between Beijing and Moscow.