Trump and Xi Jinping spoke by phone for about two hours on September 19. On Trump’s posting and Xinhua’s report, both sides highlighted discussions on the TikTok deal and bilateral trade.
However, there were notable differences between the information put forth by each side. Trump mentioned issues such as fentanyl and ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which were absent from Xinhua’s account – suggesting that it might be Trump raised them but China didn’t agree with the U.S. position. Xinhua reported that Xi pressed the U.S. to provide a fair business environment for Chinese companies investing in the U.S., but Trump did not reference in his post.
Trump’s post on Truth Social:
“We made progress on many very important issues including Trade, Fentanyl, the need to bring the War between Russia and Ukraine to an end, and the approval of the TikTok Deal. … The call was a very good one, we will be speaking again by phone, appreciate the TikTok approval, and both look forward to meeting at APEC!”
Xinhua’s report:
“Xi Jinping stressed that the U.S. should avoid taking unilateral trade-restrictive measures that could undermine the outcomes achieved through multiple rounds of talks. On the TikTok issue, Xi said China’s position is clear: the Chinese government respects corporate autonomy, welcomes companies to conduct business negotiations on the basis of market rules, and supports reaching a solution that complies with Chinese laws and regulations while balancing interests. He expressed hope that the U.S. would provide an open, fair, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises investing in the U.S.”
“Trump stated that the U.S. seeks to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation, will support the consultations between the two sides, and will properly resolve the TikTok issue. He added that the U.S. is willing to work with China to safeguard world peace.”
Sources:
1. Truth Social, Trump
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115231649861246548
2. Xinhua, September 19, 2025
http://www.news.cn/world/20250919/3bb67004417649309270b8a7f6c3295d/c.html