U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and discussed 'in great detail' about 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. Much respect!"Xi gave a speech calling for greater international cooperationIn the call with Trump, Xi said that U.S.-China relations are at a critical juncture, and hoped the U.S. would make substantial action in improving the relationship, according to a Chinese-language state media report translated by CNBC.
"The Chinese side is willing to continue to provide information and experience with the U.S. without reservation," the report of Xi's comments said. The Chinese state media report of the call noted Trump said China's experience gave him "great inspiration."
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