Xi Jinping and Donald Trump talk on the phone

Xi Jinping talks about strategic guidance, importance of history, values and future process.

Donald Trump talks about drugs and TikTok.

The Chinese Readout
President Xi Jinping Speaks with US President Donald J. Trump on the Phone

On the evening of September 19, 2025, President Xi Jinping spoke with US President Donald J. Trump on the phone. The two presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the current state of China-US relations and other issues of mutual interest, and provided strategic guidance for the steady development of China-US relations going forward. The conversation was pragmatic, positive and constructive.

President Xi pointed out that China and the United States were allies who fought shoulder to shoulder during WWII. Recently, China solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and invited the families of American Flying Tigers to watch the parade on the Tian’anmen Rostrum. The Chinese people will not forget the valuable support from the US and other anti-fascist Allied nations for China’s War of Resistance. Honoring fallen heroes and remembering history is essential for cherishing peace and creating a better future.

President Xi stressed the vital importance of China-US relations. China and the United States are fully capable of helping each other succeed and prosper together for the good of the two countries and the whole world. For that vision to materialize, both sides need to work hard and in the same direction, so as to realize mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. The recent consultation between Chinese and US officials reflected the spirit of equality, respect, and mutual benefit. They can continue to adequately address the outstanding issues in bilateral relations and strive for mutually beneficial outcomes.

The US side should refrain from imposing unilateral trade restrictions so as not to disrupt the outcomes of multiple rounds of consultation between the two sides. China’s position on the TikTok issue is clear: The Chinese government respects the wishes of the company in question, and would be happy to see productive commercial negotiations in keeping with market rules lead to a solution that complies with China’s laws and regulations and takes into account the interests of both sides. The US side needs to provide an open, fair, and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese investors.

President Trump said that China’s recent parade was phenomenal and beautiful. The US-China relationship is the most important bilateral relationship. The two countries working together can get many great things done that are good for peace and stability of the world. The US would like to have a long-term, big and great relationship with China. The US will work with China on the economy and trade, and support their teams in reaching a proper deal on TikTok through consultation. The US will also work with China for world peace.

Trump’s Readout

Donald J. Trump
@realDonaldTrump

I just completed a very productive call with President Xi of China. We made progress on many very important issues including Trade, Fentanyl, the need to bring the War between Russia and Ukraine to an end, and the approval of the TikTok Deal. I also agreed with President Xi that we would meet at the APEC Summit in South Korea, that I would go to China in the early part of next year, and that President Xi would, likewise, come to the United States at an appropriate time. The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!