In a pivotal conversation, Chinese leader Xi Jinping likened the US-China relationship to a large ship needing steady hands at the helm, urging President Trump to resist internal pressures that threaten their precarious trade truce.
Xi Jinping Urges Trump to Stabilize US-China Relations Amid Growing Tensions
Xi Jinping Urges Trump to Stabilize US-China Relations Amid Growing Tensions
A recent phone call between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping reveals the urgent need for communication to prevent further deterioration in US-China relations.
During a critical phone conversation, China's leader Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of stabilizing relations with President Trump amidst escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing. Using a maritime analogy, Xi depicted the relationship as a large ship, with both leaders as strong captains tasked with maintaining a steady course, warning against allowing detractors to steer the nations off track.
The call follows a tense period marked by intensified economic sanctions and pressure from hawks in Trump's administration threatening to undermine a fragile trade agreement. Analysts suggest China's willingness to engage stems from fears that internal factions may disrupt diplomatic efforts, highlighting the necessity for high-level discussions to halt the rapid decline in bilateral ties.
In their 90-minute dialogue, Xi reiterated the need to avoid disturbances that could jeopardize the recently negotiated truce, which was meant to roll back tariffs for 90 days and initiate further negotiations. Experts believe that continued communication is essential to prevent the US-China relationship from fracturing beyond repair.
The call follows a tense period marked by intensified economic sanctions and pressure from hawks in Trump's administration threatening to undermine a fragile trade agreement. Analysts suggest China's willingness to engage stems from fears that internal factions may disrupt diplomatic efforts, highlighting the necessity for high-level discussions to halt the rapid decline in bilateral ties.
In their 90-minute dialogue, Xi reiterated the need to avoid disturbances that could jeopardize the recently negotiated truce, which was meant to roll back tariffs for 90 days and initiate further negotiations. Experts believe that continued communication is essential to prevent the US-China relationship from fracturing beyond repair.
