Trump Says He Had Good Chat With Xi On Trade, TikTok

Solving Problems Together

- US PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD TRUMP, on his talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump said he had a good discussion on Jan 17 with Chinese President 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 on Truth Social.

"President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the world more peaceful and safe!"

Earlier, the Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported that Mr. Xi and Trump spoke by phone, but did not provide further details.

Trump said on Jan 6 that he and Mr. Xi have been communicating through representatives, expressing optimism about their relationship.

The call came hours after China said Mr. Xi will skip Trump's inauguration on Jan 20 but will send Vice-President Han Zheng instead.