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Former President Donald Trump has declared that he plans to travel to the Chinese capital in spring and asked Chinese President Xi Jinping for a official visit next year, following a discussion between the two leaders.

Trump and Xi—who met about a month back in Korea—covered a range of issues including commerce, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the opioid crisis, and the Taiwan issue, per the former president and China's foreign ministry.

"Bilateral relations is very robust!" Trump posted in a Truth Social post.

China's state news agency published a statement that noted both countries should "continue advancing, keep moving forward in the positive way on the foundation of parity, mutual respect and mutual benefit".

Earlier Talks and Economic Agreements

The officials convened in Busan, South Korea in the fall, subsequently they settled on a pause on tariffs. The U.S. government decided to cut a 20 percent duty in half aimed at the supply of fentanyl.

Duties remain on imports and stand at nearly 50 percent.

"Since then, the Sino-American ties has largely sustained a steady and positive trajectory, and this is welcomed by the both nations and the wider global audience," the Chinese statement noted.

• America then retracted a threat of double tariffs on Chinese goods, while Beijing delayed its scheme to enforce its recent phase of restrictions on rare earths.

Focus on Trade

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the recent conversation with Xi—which went on for an hour—was centered on trade.

"We are pleased with what we've seen from the Beijing, and they share that sentiment," she remarked.

Wider Discussions

Along with talking about economic matters, Xi and Trump raised the topics of the conflict in Ukraine and the island.

Xi told Trump that the island's "reunification with China" is critical for China's vision for the "post-war international order".

China has been part of a political dispute with the Japanese government, a American partner, over the long-term "uncertain policy" on the sovereignty of the independently administered island.

Earlier this month, Japan's leader Sanae Takaichi commented that a potential military action by China on Taiwan could compel a response from Japan's forces.

Trump, however, did not discuss the island in his Truth Social post about the call.

The U.S. representative in Japan, George Glass, previously said that the United States supports Tokyo in the context of China's "intimidation".