Trump stated that he may visit China within this year or as soon as possible, to which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded.

[Trump said he may visit China this year or as soon as possible, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded] Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jia Kun hosted a regular press conference. Guo responded to Trump's statement about visiting China this year or as soon as possible by stating that China has always handled and promoted Sino-U.S. relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, cooperation, and win-win results, while firmly safeguarding its own sovereignty, security, and development interests. "We hope the U.S. side will move in the same direction and promote the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of Sino-U.S. relations." Guo pointed out that high-level diplomatic exchanges play an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in Sino-U.S. relations, and the leaders of the two countries maintain close interactions and communications. (The Paper)