There is a situation of tension between America and China at this time. But secret talks are still going on between the two. US President Donald Trump himself has confirmed this. Trump said that he had talked to Chinese President Xi Jinping since taking office on January 20.

Trump did not give much details about their conversation. Trump revealed this in an interview aired on Fox News. When Trump was asked if he has spoken to the Chinese leader since taking office as US President, he said, 'Yes... I have spoken to him and I have also spoken to his people.'

What did Trump say about Xi Jinping?

Trump said,

"We have a very good personal relationship. I enjoy talking to him." The president did not say when exactly the call took place or what was discussed.

At the same time, Trump said last week that he was in no hurry to talk to Xi Jinping to calm the new trade war between the world's two largest economies. The talks between Xi Jinping and Trump are considered important for the possible relaxation or delay in trade tariffs.

On which issues were the discussions held?

• The White House and the Chinese Foreign Ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Trump's interview with Fox News.
• Trump and Jinping spoke just before Trump took office in January and discussed issues including TikTok, trade and Taiwan.

China imposed tariffs on US imports last week and put several companies, including Alphabet's Google, on notice for possible sanctions in response to Trump's 10% duties, according to reports.

Trump imposes tariffs on Chinese imports

Earlier, Trump had imposed a 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports. He did this to stop fentanyl drugs. After this, China did this in response. 

Washington and Beijing have had a tense relationship for years over differences ranging from business taxes and cybersecurity to Taiwan, Hong Kong, human rights and the origins of Covid-19.