Trump Plans China Visit Within 100 Days

President-elect Donald Trump has indicated a desire to travel to China within his first 100 days in office, aiming to improve his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping after a contentious trade history. Reports from the Wall Street Journal note that Trump and Xi have had discussions about meeting, with Trump potentially inviting Xi to the U.S. as well. Their recent phone call covered various topics including trade, fentanyl, and TikTok, with Trump expressing optimism about cooperation moving forward. Trump's inauguration is scheduled for January 20, and, while he invited Xi to attend, the Chinese president will not be present, though Chinese Vice President Han Zheng will represent Beijing. Trump's past threats of tariffs on China underscore the significance of this potential diplomatic effort. The Chinese embassy has yet to comment on Trump's plans.