Trump May Visit China in His First 100 Days in Office
According to The Wall Street Journal, President-elect Donald Trump may visit China within 100 days of taking office on January 20. The newspaper cited a source close to Trump stating, “Trump has expressed interest in visiting China in his first 100 days in office.”
This potential journey is driven by Trump’s desire to bolster relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a relationship that has been strained during the tenure of former President Joe Biden. However, no final decision regarding the trip has been made at the onset of his second term, and Trump’s transition team did not comment on the visit when approached for a statement.
Last Friday, Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with Trump, as reported by the Chinese news agency Xinhua. Following the call, Trump mentioned discussing efforts towards peace, security, economic, and trade issues with Xi, including the social media platform TikTok. He described the call as “very useful and important” for both China and the United States.
On the Chinese side, state television reported that both leaders agreed to establish a strategic
communication channel to address issues of mutual interest between the two nations.
During his first term, Trump visited China in 2017, nearly a year into his presidency. His previous
administration was marked by a “trade war” with Beijing, culminating in threats of increased
tariffs on Chinese steel, aluminum, and electric vehicles.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has repeatedly emphasized the need for Washington to choose dialogue over escalation in its relations with Beijing.
This potential visit could signal a new chapter in US-China relations, focusing on diplomacy
rather than confrontation, at least in the initial days of Trump’s second term. However, the
effectiveness of this diplomatic outreach will depend on the execution of policies and the
willingness of both leaders to compromise on contentious issues.
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