US President-elect Donald Trump said he had a good discussion yesterday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a number of issues, including trade, fentanyl and TikTok. “The call was a very good one for both China and the USA. It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately. We discussed balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects,” Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform.
“President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the world more peaceful and safe!”
Earlier, the Chinese state media Xinhua reported that Xi and Trump spoke by phone yesterday, but did not provide any further detail. Trump said on January 6 that he and Xi have been communicating through representatives, expressing optimism about their relationship.