Fact-check: Real-time X posts, including shares from SCMP, confirm upcoming high-level US-China trade talks in Paris led by deputies ahead of Trump's Beijing visit to meet Xi, consistent with de-escalation signals in the US-China trade war. However, there is no evidence of a direct agreement between Trump and Xi themselves, as the original SCMP article describes preparatory discussions rather than a personal accord, making the article's claim overstated.
Trump, Xi agree to hold new round of trade negotiations as soon as possible
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to hold a new round of trade negotiations as soon as possible, signaling a potential de-escalation in the ongoing US-China trade war. Xi emphasized that both sides should use established trade and economic consultation mechanisms, maintain an equal relationship, respect each other's interests, and work toward a mutually beneficial outcome. The agreement represents a significant diplomatic development amid prolonged tariff tensions betw