China, US leaders hold phone talks on Taiwan, Ukraine

On November 24, Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump, highlighting progress in bilateral ties and discussing key international issues.

Xi said last month’s summit in Busan, South Korea, had produced “many important agreements” that provided direction and momentum for Sino-American relations, sending a positive signal to the world, Caliber.Az reports, citing Chinese media. 

Since the Busan meeting, Xi noted, relations between the two countries had remained broadly stable and improved, benefiting both nations and receiving widespread international approval.

He stressed that cooperation brings mutual gains, while confrontation harms both sides, and urged both countries to maintain momentum, extend their list of cooperative initiatives, and reduce disputes to create new opportunities for collaboration.

On Taiwan, Xi reaffirmed China’s position that the island’s return is a crucial part of the post-World War II international order. He said the two countries, which once fought together against fascism and militarism, should now work together to uphold the achievements of the Allied victory.

Trump described Xi as a “great leader” and said their Busan meeting had been “very enjoyable.” He expressed agreement with Xi’s views on bilateral relations and confirmed that both sides were working to fully implement the agreements reached in Busan. Trump also acknowledged China’s historical contribution to the Allied victory in World War II and stated that the U.S. understood the importance of the Taiwan issue to China.

The two leaders also discussed the Ukraine crisis. Xi reiterated China’s support for all efforts aimed at peace and urged all parties to narrow their differences to reach a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement that addresses the root causes of the conflict.

By Aghakazim Guliyev