On January 17, 2025, Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, had a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On his platform Truth Social, Trump called the conversation “very good” and expressed confidence that the parties could find joint solutions to a number of international problems.

According to Trump, the issues discussed included trade, combating the spread of fentanyl, and the popular TikTok platform. The US President stressed that the conversation was beneficial for both countries and could be the beginning of a new chapter in relations between Washington and Beijing.

"President Xi and I will do our utmost to make the world a more peaceful and secure place!" — Trump said in his post.

China's Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Xi Jinping attaches great importance to cooperation with the United States and hopes for positive development of bilateral relations during Trump's second term.

The call was the first official contact between the two leaders since Trump's reelection. U.S.-China relations have been under strain in recent years over trade disputes, Taiwan-related sanctions and other contentious issues. But both sides have expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue and cooperation.

Particular attention is paid to the fight against fentanyl, the spread of which is one of the most pressing problems for the United States. The Trump administration has already paid significant attention to this issue in its first term, imposing sanctions against Chinese companies suspected of supplying chemicals for the production of this drug.

A key talking point in the talks was TikTok, a popular app that had previously been threatened with a ban in the U.S. over concerns about its collection of American user data. Discussions on the issue could indicate Trump's desire to find a compromise that works for both sides.

Experts note that this conversation could signal a easing of tensions in bilateral relations. Maintaining dialogue between the world's largest economies is critical to global stability. The upcoming meetings and talks between representatives of the two countries are expected to be aimed at consolidating the agreements reached and resolving the most pressing issues.