China’s Foreign Ministry shut down speculation about a secret diplomatic breakthrough between Beijing and Washington on Monday, clarifying that no recent phone calls occurred between President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump. 🚫📞
Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated firmly: "As far as I know, there have not been any calls between the two presidents recently." The remark came after Trump reportedly claimed in a Time magazine interview that Xi had contacted him—a claim Beijing now denies.
Guo doubled down, adding: "China and the United States are not engaged in any consultation or negotiation on tariffs." 💼⚖️ This throws cold water on rumors of backchannel discussions to ease trade tensions that have simmered since the Trump era.
The diplomatic 'he said, she said' moment highlights ongoing friction between the two powers. While TikTok dances go viral 🌐, geopolitics remains anything but choreographed. Stay tuned for updates!
