US President Donald Trump revealed that he talked about North Korea and Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent summit in Beijing. Trump expressed his interest in re-engaging with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, although the specifics of the discussion remain undisclosed. There were speculations that Trump might seek China’s help in restarting diplomacy with North Korea.
During the summit, Trump also addressed the issue of Taiwan with Xi Jinping, emphasizing that he sees no conflict on this matter. China considers Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, as part of its territory. Trump’s stance on Iran was also highlighted as he mentioned being open to Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years, stressing the need for a genuine commitment from Tehran.
Furthermore, Trump mentioned discussing Chinese oil companies sanctioned for purchasing Iranian oil with Xi Jinping. He stated that a decision on lifting the sanctions would be made in the coming days. Economically, Trump announced that China had agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft, with a potential commitment to buy up to 750 planes.
Wrapping up his visit to Beijing, Trump made history with the first trip to China by a sitting US President since 2017. During the meeting, Trump extended an invitation to Xi Jinping and the Chinese first lady Peng Liyuan to visit the White House in Washington on September 24.
