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Trump and Xi Discuss Taiwan, Strengthen U.S.-China Ties

2/10/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping spoke for two hours about Taiwan, Iran, and Ukraine.
Trump described the call as "excellent" and stressed the importance of the U.S.-China relationship.
Xi Jinping cited Taiwan as the "most important issue in China-U.S. relations" and reaffirmed China's stance against Taiwan's separation.
The call precedes Trump's planned April visit to China to ease tensions after the trade war.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping spoke for two hours about Taiwan, Iran, and Ukraine.
Trump described the call as "excellent" and stressed the importance of the U.S.-China relationship.
Xi Jinping cited Taiwan as the "most important issue in China-U.S. relations" and reaffirmed China's stance against Taiwan's separation.
The call precedes Trump's planned April visit to China to ease tensions after the trade war.