Xi has stressed Taiwan as the most important element in China–US relations and urged prudent handling of arms sales to Taiwan.

Analysts describe the effort as a strategic diplomatic push that combines personal diplomacy, trade dialogue, and mutual concessions to stabilize the relationship.

A recent 90-minute call between Trump and Xi centered on trade, with Xi inviting Trump and his wife to China and Trump inviting Xi to the White House in return.

Trump has previously indicated he would invite Xi to visit the United States toward the end of 2026, should talks allow.

The US is planning a high-stakes Beijing visit by President Trump in early April, signaling a major push to reset U.S.-China relations in his second term.

Media discussions place the China talks in a broader global context, including references to the Russia-Ukraine war.

The talks aim to reduce tariff and technology frictions and lay groundwork for new agreements benefiting American and Chinese companies.

Since their 2025 meeting, the US paused additional tariff actions while keeping fluctuating policies on semiconductor export controls.

Beijing has tied military-security dynamics in the Pacific to the talks, warning that arms sales to Taiwan could complicate negotiations.

Global markets and policymakers watch for signs of easing tensions or renewed cooperation, while remaining cautiously optimistic.

Taiwan emerges as a potential focal issue, with Beijing insisting on sovereignty and warning against U.S. arms sales as spring negotiations begin.

Last October produced a one-year framework pausing further trade-war escalations, with China committing to agricultural purchases and both sides signaling progress, though some sources dispute the pace.