Ministry of Foreign Affairs: President Xi Jinping called Trump at an appointment this morning.

[Global Times-global network reporter Yu Jincui] on the morning of the 12th, President Xi Jinping called US President Trump. At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on that day, spokesman Lu Kang said in response to the reporter’s questions that President Xi Jinping was on the phone with Trump on the appointment.

A reporter asked why the leaders of both sides talked on the phone in such a short time after the meeting at Haihu Manor. Did China have new suggestions on the change of position or the change of situation prompt? Lu Kang asked, “Do you think it is not good for the heads of state of China and the United States to maintain close communication?” Lu Kang stressed that this is not necessarily a change in the position of both sides. When the two heads of state met at Haihu Manor, the two sides had a long and in-depth communication and discussion on many issues of common concern. At that time, the two heads of state agreed to often communicate, communicate, in multilateral occasions and other ways, timely maintain regular communication on issues of mutual concern or need. After all, the meeting time at Haihu Manor is very short, and it is a good thing to keep communication frequently.

Lu Kang introduced that during the call this morning, Chinese and American leaders mainly exchanged views on bilateral relations. After the meeting of Haihu Manor, both sides are committed to promoting the team of both sides to implement the consensus reached in Haihu Manor as soon as possible and promote the extensive cooperation between China and the United States in various fields. The two sides also talked about some issues of common concern, including the peninsula issue and the Syrian issue. President Xi expressed China’s position on the peninsula issue, insisted on realizing the goal of nuclear-free peninsula, maintained peace and stability on the peninsula, and insisted on resolving the Korean issue peacefully through dialogue, negotiation and peace.

Lu Kang stressed that both the meeting of the Sea Lake Manor and the leaders’ conversation this morning were very deep and Frank.

[Global Times-global network reporter Yu Jincui] on the morning of the 12th, President Xi Jinping called US President Trump. At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held on that day, spokesman Lu Kang said in response to questions from reporters that President Xi Jinping