Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump have held a pivotal phone call emphasizing dialogue and cooperation to ease escalating tensions, with discussions covering trade, Taiwan, and academic exchanges, signalling a potential thaw in their strained relationship.
In a significant diplomatic exchange, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in an extensive phone call in which they underscored the necessity of dialogue and cooperation as the best path forward for the strained China-U.S. relationship. Xi articulated that the trajectory of their bilateral ties requires both nations to take decisive control, steering clear of misunderstandings and disruptions that could lead to further friction.
During this conversation, Xi referred to a recent economic and trade discussion held in Geneva, initiated at the behest of the U.S. This meeting was portrayed as a pivotal step towards resolving ongoing trade tensions, an assertion echoed by analysts who noted the importance of such dialogues amid escalating disputes over tariffs and critical resources. Xi emphasised that effective dialogue is essential for achieving mutual benefits and addressing each country’s concerns, maintaining that China remains committed to its promises in negotiations. He urged the U.S. to acknowledge the progress made and to reconsider some of the trade measures it has enacted against China.
Both leaders touched on the sensitive issue of Taiwan, highlighting its potential to provoke conflict if not handled with care. Xi warned that any misstep could lead to a dangerous escalation, underscoring the need for the U.S. to approach the matter with caution. Trump reiterated his respect for Xi, indicating the significance of fostering a collaborative relationship, particularly as both leaders see economic cooperation as beneficial not only to their nations but globally.
Trump emphasised that the United States intends to honour the one-China policy, a crucial component of U.S.-China relations. He described the Geneva talks as successful, expressing optimism about the potential for economic collaboration. Additionally, he encouraged academic exchanges by reiterating the U.S.’s openness to Chinese students studying in America, which has been a longstanding area of cultural and intellectual engagement between the two nations.
This communication highlights a contrasting narrative to the recent history of U.S.-China relations, marked by escalating tensions over human rights issues, trade disputes, and military posturing in the Asia-Pacific region. It suggests an emerging willingness from both leaders to seek common ground, even as critical issues remain unresolved. Analysts will be watching closely to see how the commitments made during this conversation will translate into substantive policy actions in the coming months.
The outcome of this exchange reveals the delicate nature of diplomatic relationships between the two largest economies in the world. Together, they face the daunting task of navigating complex geopolitical and economic landscapes while ensuring that their interactions are not only productive but also beneficial to their respective populations.
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- https://www.independent.co.ug/xi-says-dialogue-cooperation-only-correct-choice-for-china-us-in-phone-call-with-trump/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://www.reuters.com/en/chinas-xi-trump-hold-call-xinhua-reports-2025-06-05/ – On June 5, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a rare, over one-hour phone call to address escalating trade tensions and disputes over critical minerals. The call resulted in an agreement to initiate further lower-level trade negotiations, although key issues remain unresolved. Xi urged Trump to reverse trade measures and cautioned against provocative actions regarding Taiwan. Trump described the talks as positive, emphasizing progress on understanding rare earth product complexities. A U.S. delegation led by top economic officials will soon meet Chinese counterparts to advance discussions. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/en/chinas-xi-trump-hold-call-xinhua-reports-2025-06-05/?utm_source=openai))
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-china-president-xi-jinping-cooperation-the-only-correct-choice/ – Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed the importance of relations with the United States in a phone conversation with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, opening communication with a politician who had been strongly critical of China during his campaign. State media reported that Xi congratulated Trump on his election and said cooperation was the “only correct choice” for China and the U.S., the world’s two biggest economies. “At present, there is an important opportunity and huge potential in China-U.S. cooperation,” Xi told Trump, according to the reports. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-china-president-xi-jinping-cooperation-the-only-correct-choice/?utm_source=openai))
- https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-china-cooperation-is-the-only-choice-xi-tells-trump-during-phone-call/story-jCQDspOuJcBdqAedfVvhWK.html – In their first interaction since the U.S. election, Chinese state media said Xi told Trump in a telephone call on Monday that as the world’s largest developing and developed economies, there were many areas where China and the United States could cooperate. “The facts prove that cooperation is the only correct choice for China and the United States,” China Central Television (CCTV) cited Xi as saying. Xi’s remarks were a reiteration of phrasing typically used by Beijing to describe bilateral relations. The two sides must “promote the two countries’ economic development and global economic growth” and “push for better development going forward in China-US relations”, Xi said. ([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-china-cooperation-is-the-only-choice-xi-tells-trump-during-phone-call/story-jCQDspOuJcBdqAedfVvhWK.html?utm_source=openai))
- https://www.mfa.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/zyxw/202501/t20250117_11538172.html – On the evening of January 17, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.S. President-Elect Donald J. Trump. President Xi congratulated Trump on his reelection as President of the United States. President Xi noted that they both attach great importance to their interactions, and both hope for a good start of the China-U.S. relationship during the new U.S. presidency. President Xi expressed his readiness to secure greater progress in China-U.S. relations from a new starting point. ([mfa.gov.cn](https://www.mfa.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/zyxw/202501/t20250117_11538172.html?utm_source=openai))
- https://www.time.com/4666703/donald-trump-one-china-xi-jinping-china-us-taiwan/ – The breakdown in relations that such a stance would have inevitably caused appear to have been averted by Thursday evening’s phone call — even if Trump had chosen to speak to 18 different world leaders before picking up the phone with Xi. In response to the call, the Chinese President said his nation would “work with the United States to enhance communication and cooperation so that bilateral ties can advance in a sound and stable manner and yield more fruits to benefit the two peoples and people of all countries in the world,” according to the Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece Global Times newspaper. ([time.com](https://time.com/4666703/donald-trump-one-china-xi-jinping-china-us-taiwan/?utm_source=openai))
- https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/01/17/trump-holds-very-good-phone-call-with-chinese-dictator-xi-jinping-on-tiktok-and-fentanyl/ – None the overt friction between the two countries appeared in Trump’s message on his phone call with Xi. Writing on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump promised that he, alongside Xi, would “do everything possible to make the World [sic] more peaceful and safe!” “I just spoke to Chairman Xi Jinping of China. The call was a very good one for both China and the U.S.A,” Trump wrote. “It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately.” Trump said the two leaders discussed “balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects,” without elaborating. ([breitbart.com](https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/01/17/trump-holds-very-good-phone-call-with-chinese-dictator-xi-jinping-on-tiktok-and-fentanyl/?utm_source=openai))
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The narrative is based on a press release from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated June 5, 2025, detailing a recent phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. This indicates high freshness, as the content is directly sourced from an official statement and pertains to a recent event. The Independent Uganda’s publication on June 6, 2025, appears to be a direct reproduction of this press release, suggesting that the content is not original but rather republished. This is common with press releases, which are often disseminated to multiple outlets. The Independent Uganda’s role in this case is more of a distributor than a creator of content. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were identified between the press release and the republished content. The narrative does not include updated data but recycles older material, which is typical for press releases. The Independent Uganda’s publication date of June 6, 2025, is within a day of the original press release, indicating timely dissemination.
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The direct quotes in the narrative are identical to those found in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release dated June 5, 2025. This suggests that the quotes are directly sourced from the official statement, with no variations or discrepancies identified. The consistent wording across sources indicates that the quotes have been accurately reproduced without alteration.
Source reliability
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10
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The narrative originates from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a reputable and official government source. The Independent Uganda, while not as widely known as some other outlets, is a legitimate news organisation based in Uganda. The content is consistent with other reputable sources reporting on the same event, such as Reuters and the Financial Times, which further supports the reliability of the information presented.
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10
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The claims made in the narrative align with reports from other reputable news outlets, including Reuters and the Financial Times, which have covered the same phone call between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The details regarding the Geneva trade talks, the emphasis on dialogue and cooperation, and the handling of the Taiwan issue are consistent across multiple sources. The language and tone of the narrative are formal and consistent with official communications from government sources. There are no signs of excessive or off-topic detail, and the structure of the narrative is focused and relevant to the subject matter. The tone is appropriately formal and diplomatic, matching the context of a high-level international phone call.
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Summary:
The narrative is a direct reproduction of a press release from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated June 5, 2025, detailing a phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. The content is fresh, with no discrepancies identified between the press release and the republished material. The quotes are consistent and accurately reproduced, and the source is reliable. The claims made are plausible and align with reports from other reputable news outlets. Therefore, the narrative passes the fact-checking criteria with high confidence.
