According to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call on May 11, 2026. The two leaders agreed to build a bilateral relationship characterized as 'constructive, strategic and stable.'
The phone call took place amid complex developments in China-U.S. relations. The consensus reached by the two sides on the direction of bilateral ties is seen as a positive signal for the international community. Xinhua emphasized the importance of stability in relations between the world's two leading powers.
During the call, both leaders expressed a desire to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest while effectively managing differences. China and the U.S. regularly engage in high-level exchanges on a range of strategic issues, from trade and regional security to climate change.
The U.S. side did not immediately comment on the call. However, the agreement on a framework of 'constructive, strategic and stable' relations is viewed by analysts as a significant step toward reducing tensions and promoting dialogue between Washington and Beijing.
