President Xi Jinping Speaks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the Phone
September 19, 2025
On the evening of September 19, 2025, President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The two leaders engaged in a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the current state of China-U.S. relations and other issues of mutual interest, providing strategic guidance for the steady development of bilateral ties. The discussion was pragmatic, positive, and constructive.
President Xi noted that China and the United States had once stood shoulder to shoulder as allies during World War II. He recalled that China recently commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, during which families of American Flying Tigers were invited to attend the commemorative parade at Tian’anmen. He emphasized that the Chinese people will never forget the valuable support extended by the United States and other Allied nations. Honoring the memory of fallen heroes and remembering history, he said, is vital to cherishing peace and building a better future.
President Xi underscored the strategic importance of China-U.S. relations, stressing that the two countries are fully capable of supporting each other’s success and achieving common prosperity for the benefit of both nations and the world at large. He highlighted the need for both sides to work in the same direction to realize mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. Referring to recent consultations between officials of both countries, he noted that they reflected equality, respect, and mutual benefit, and demonstrated the potential to manage differences properly and achieve positive outcomes. He expressed the hope that the United States would refrain from imposing unilateral trade restrictions that could undermine the results of multiple rounds of consultation.
On the TikTok matter, President Xi stated that China’s position is clear. The Chinese government respects the wishes of the company concerned and supports constructive commercial negotiations conducted in accordance with market principles. He emphasized that any solution should comply with Chinese laws and regulations while taking into account the interests of both sides. He added that the United States should provide an open, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese investors.
President Trump remarked that China’s recent commemorative parade was phenomenal and beautiful. He affirmed that the U.S.-China relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world and emphasized that cooperation between the two countries can yield significant achievements for global peace and stability. He expressed the United States’ desire to build a long-term, strong, and mutually beneficial relationship with China. He stated that the United States would work with China on economic and trade matters and support their teams in reaching a mutually acceptable arrangement on TikTok through consultation. He further affirmed that the United States would work together with China in the pursuit of world peace.
