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Leader Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to travel to China's capital in the month of April and extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping for a official visit next year, subsequent to a phone call between the two officials.

Trump and Xi—who convened nearly a month ago in Korea—covered a variety of topics including commerce, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, synthetic drugs, and the Taiwan issue, per the U.S. leader and Chinese officials.

"Bilateral relations is highly solid!" Trump posted in a Truth Social post.

Beijing's press outlet released a comment that indicated both nations should "keep up the momentum, progress in the correct path on the basis of fairness, respect and mutual benefit".

Prior Engagement and Economic Agreements

The leaders held discussions in the South Korean city of Busan in last October, following which they reached a ceasefire on trade taxes. The United States opted to reduce a import tax by half intended to decrease the movement of the drug fentanyl.

Tariffs continue on Chinese goods and are around just below 50%.

"Since then, the Sino-American ties has generally maintained a stable and upward path, and this is welcomed by the two countries and the broader international community," the Beijing's announcement added.

• America then pulled back a potential imposition of full extra duties on Chinese goods, while China postponed its scheme to implement its latest round of restrictions on rare earths.

Commerce Discussions

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the Monday call with Xi—which took around 60 minutes—was focused on economic issues.

"We are satisfied with what we've witnessed from the China, and they feel the same way," she noted.

Wider Discussions

Along with addressing trade, Xi and Trump raised the subjects of the Ukraine war and the Taiwan situation.

Xi told Trump that Taiwan's "reunification with China" is essential for Beijing's perspective for the "global system after conflicts".

The Chinese government has been engaged in a diplomatic battle with Tokyo, a American partner, over the long-term "vague stance" on the control of the independently administered island.

Earlier this month, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi commented that any assault from Beijing on Taiwan could lead to a reaction by Tokyo's army.

Trump, but, did not refer to the Taiwan issue in his social media update about the discussion.

The U.S. representative in Japan, George Glass, previously said that the United States stands with the Japanese in the wake of Beijing's "coercion".