US-China Relations

Trump Speaks With Xi by Phone, Discusses ‘Many Subjects’

China would consider increasing its soybean purchase commitment, and the two leaders discussed trade and military, according to Trump.
Trump Speaks With Xi by Phone, Discusses ‘Many Subjects’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about a critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in initial funding, as Washington seeks to lower reliance on China for rare earths and other resources, in the Oval Office on Feb. 2, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
Catherine Yang
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President Donald Trump said he spoke with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping by phone in a “long and thorough call” on Feb. 4, spanning many subjects ahead of the U.S. president’s April visit to China.

“Many important subjects were discussed, including Trade, Military, the April trip that I will be making to China (which I very much look forward to!), Taiwan, the War between Russia/Ukraine, the current situation with Iran, the purchase of Oil and Gas by China from the United States ... and numerous other subjects, all very positive!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

Catherine Yang
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Catherine Yang has been with The Epoch Times in New York since 2008. She also launched and previously served as chief editor of American Essence magazine and Epoch Health.