President Trump Talks With Chinese President Xi Over Phone On Coronavirus Outbreak And Trade

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

The Hill: Trump discusses coronavirus with China's Xi

President Trump on Thursday spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping about the coronavirus after officials said more than 600 people had died from the disease in China.

"President Trump expressed confidence in China’s strength and resilience in confronting the challenge of the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak," a White House spokesman said in a statement. "The two leaders agreed to continue extensive communication and cooperation between both sides."

The correspondence marked the first publicized call between the two leaders since the outbreak began in the Wuhan province.

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More News On Thursday's Phone Call Between President Trump And Chinese President Xi

China's Xi tells Trump no effort spared in coronavirus fight -- Reuters
China’s Xi discusses coronavirus with Trump -- AFP
Xi tells Trump China is confident and capable of defeating virus outbreak -- CGTN
Xi talks with Trump over phone on novel coronavirus outbreak -- Xinhua
Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Praises China’s Response to Outbreak as Death Toll Passes 600 -- The New York Times

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