Trump plans China visit within 100 days of his presidency

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Trump plans China visit within 100 days of his presidency

US President-elect Donald Trump is considering a visit to China within his first 100 days in office, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the publication, discussions about a possible meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are already underway through representatives of both sides. In addition to a visit to Beijing, the possibility of inviting the Chinese leader to the US is being discussed.

Beijing has expressed interest in holding direct talks with the new administration amid Trump's statements about his intention to impose 60% tariffs on Chinese imports to the United States. These measures could seriously hit China's economy, and the talks are seen as a way to ease tensions. In turn, Washington, as The Wall Street Journal notes, intends to partially restore relations with China, which have significantly worsened under President Joe Biden.

Notably, Trump's possible visit to China could come before his visit to Russia, a fact that analysts say indicates the new administration's priority is to pursue more stable relations with Beijing over Moscow. Trump has repeatedly stated his desire to achieve economic superiority for the United States and bring jobs back from China, but his rhetoric on engagement with China has softened since his election victory.

Trump is also discussing with his advisers the possibility of a visit to India, a move that could be aimed at strengthening the economic and strategic partnership between the two countries. India has emerged as an important U.S. partner in the region in recent years, and its role as a counterweight to China in the Asia-Pacific region remains key to American foreign policy.

Relations between the US and China have been rocky in recent years. They have worsened during Biden's presidency amid a trade war, sanctions, and an escalating standoff in the South China Sea. However, despite his tough rhetoric, Trump is seeking to build a dialogue with China, which may be driven by economic interests and the need to stabilize global markets.

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