Trump touts positive Xi call as April Beijing visit looms

Trump called his Wednesday morning conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping “very positive,” saying the two discussed trade topics (soybeans, oil, gas), the Russia-Ukraine war, and Iran, and he plans to visit Beijing in April (though China did not confirm). Beijing, while noting Trump’s apparent respect for Xi, warned Washington to exercise extreme caution on Taiwan arms sales, underscoring persistent tensions even as the tone appears more conciliatory and diplomacy continues.