💬 In a late-night phone call, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump chatted about their shared history, modern trade, and everyone's favorite short-video app, TikTok.
🤝 President Xi recalled how China and the United States fought side by side against fascism in World War II, praising the valuable support from the U.S. and other anti-fascist allies.
⚖️ On trade, Xi urged the U.S. to steer clear of one-sided restrictions that could undo months of talks. He stressed that the Chinese government respects the will of enterprises and supports them in conducting business negotiations based on market principles to reach solutions that comply with Chinese laws and balance interests.
📱 When it comes to TikTok, China's stance is clear: let companies negotiate freely under market rules, while the U.S. side offers an open, fair, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese mainland companies investing in the United States.
🌐 President Trump emphasized that U.S.-China relations are the world's most important bilateral link. He said strong cooperation could boost global peace and stability. The U.S. hopes to maintain a long-term, sound, and great relationship with China and is committed to promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation, supporting consultations, and properly resolving the TikTok issue.
👀 What's next? Keep an eye on how these talks shape the future of global trade and your social feeds. This dial-in could be the start of a fresh chapter in U.S.-China cooperation.
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President Xi Jinping speaks with U.S. President Trump on the phone
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