Trump holds long and thorough call with Xi Jinping amid purge

President Trump held a “long and thorough call” Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping — as Xi carries out a purge of senior military leaders to cement his 13-year grip on power.Follow The Post’s live coverage of President Trump and national politics for the latest news and analysis“I have just completed an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi, of China.It was a long and thorough call,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, reflecting a continued thaw after last year’s trade war.Trump said the men discussed “Trade, Military [and] the April trip that I will be making to China (which I very much look forward to!).”The conversation also touched on “Taiwan, the War between Russia/Ukraine, the current situation with Iran, the purchase of Oil and Gas by China from the United States, the consideration by China of the purchase of additional Agricultural products including lifting the Soybean count to 20 Million Tons for the current season (They have committed to 25 Million Tons for next season!), Airplane engine deliveries, and numerous other subjects,” Trump wrote.“The relationship with China, and my personal relationship with President Xi, is an extremely good one, and we both realize how important it is to keep it that way.

I believe that there will be many positive results achieved over the next three years of my Presidency having to do with President Xi, and the People’s Republic of China!”...