BEIJING: US President Donald Trump said on Friday he spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and discussed “in great detail” the coronavirus pandemic, which has so far killed more than 24,000 people globally.
“China has been through much & has developed a strong understanding of the virus,” Trump said on Twitter. “We are working closely together.”
Just finished a very good conversation with President Xi of China. Discussed in great detail the CoronaVirus that is ravaging large parts of our Planet. China has been through much & has developed a strong understanding of the Virus. We are working closely together. Much respect!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
China and the United States should “unite to fight” the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has ravaged the globe, President Xi Jinping meanwhile said during the call with his US counterpart, according to state media.
The two countries have clashed in recent weeks over the virus, but Xi told Trump China “wishes to continue sharing all information and experience with the US,” said state broadcaster CCTV.
