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Xi has sent Vice-President Han Zheng to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, marking the first time a senior Chinese official will be present at a US presidential inauguration.
The phone conversation between the two leaders comes just three days before Trump’s inauguration ceremony on January 20. (AP File Photo)
US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday held phone talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
Chinese state media, CCTV, reported that the phone call took place on the evening of January 17, but did not provide further details.
However, during the conversation, Trump expressed his intention to build a strong relationship with the Chinese president.
“The call was a very good one for both China and the USA,” Trump said on his social media platform. “It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately. We discussed balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects.”
“President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe!” he added.
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