Trump-Xi Hold Phone Talks—Taiwan Issue Discussed (Update)

(New York=Yonhap Infomax) Jeong Ho Jin—Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the two leaders discussed the Taiwan issue.

On the 24th (local time), China's Xinhua News Agency reported that President Xi told Trump that the return of Taiwan to China has been a core part of the international order since the end of World War II, emphasizing that both countries should jointly uphold the outcomes of the Allied victory in World War II. The White House confirmed that the two leaders spoke by phone, in response to these reports.

Xinhua added, "During the call, President Xi told President Trump that both countries should work to advance bilateral dialogue and open new avenues for cooperation," and noted that the two leaders also discussed the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.

This marks the first direct conversation between the two leaders since their summit in Busan late last month.

The call came after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that Japan could intervene militarily if a conflict arises over Taiwan. The Chinese government has reacted strongly to these remarks, further escalating tensions between China and Japan.

jhjin@yna.co.kr

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