Trump Eyes China Visit to Reset Trade Relations

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of a forthcoming visit to China, signaling potential reconciliation efforts between the world's two largest economies following a trade war. Trump's comments came during his meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House, where he praised the longstanding military relationship with Manila, highlighting the U.S.'s strategic focus on countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Despite ongoing tensions, Trump emphasized a strong U.S.-China relationship, noting a resumption of rare earth magnet shipments from China critical for high-tech industries in the U.S. A speculated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated to temporarily stabilize bilateral ties, marred by competition and mistrust.

Expert opinions indicate that Beijing supports such a summit to revise U.S.-China relations, with conditions hinging on favorable terms for both sides. As trade negotiations continue, the visit's timing remains uncertain, yet trade tensions have alleviated post multiple high-level talks, with ongoing discussions to ease tariffs and trade restrictions.

(With inputs from agencies.)