Xi-Trump call sparks hopes for stability but worries linger over tariff threats, Taiwan

Xi-Trump call sparks hopes for stability but worries linger over tariff threats, Taiwan

Friday’s phone call between the leaders of China and the United States could deliver a marked – if fragile – improvement in stability in the world’s most consequential relationship, Chinese observers said. However, they also sounded a note of caution. One analyst highlighted serious sources of friction, such as confrontations in the South China Sea…

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Trump sets the stage for his highly anticipated Friday call with Xi Jinping

Trump’s call with Xi Jinping ends with announcement of TikTok ‘approval’ and plans for in-person meetings

A highly anticipated call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place Friday morning. The two had a wide-ranging conversation and announced plans for a series of in-person meetings in the coming months. They also made progress on the fate of TikTok, with Trump announcing “approval” of a deal to spin off the…

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