US President Donald Trump announced that he had a productive phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 19, 2025. The two leaders discussed several important issues, including trade, fentanyl, and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. They also addressed the approval of a deal related to TikTok.
During the call, Trump and Xi agreed to meet at the upcoming APEC Summit in South Korea. Trump indicated that he would visit China in the early part of next year, while Xi expressed his intention to visit the United States at an appropriate time.
Trump described the call as very good and mentioned that they would speak again by phone in the future. He expressed appreciation for the TikTok approval and noted that both leaders looked forward to their meeting at APEC.
For further context on international relations, see recent developments in international diplomacy.
