One China Policy: Trump Makes U-turn, Agrees To Honour Policy In Phone Call With Xi Jinping

U.S. President Donald Trump has gone back on his earlier threat to review the ‘one China 

policy’.

Mr. Trump confirmed America’s support for the ‘one China policy’ Thursday night during a 

phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, potentially alleviating concerns about a major

 shift in Washington’s relations with Beijing.

The White House said they discussed numerous topics and that Trump agreed at Xi’s request 

to honour the policy that requires Washington to maintain only unofficial ties with 

China’s rival, Taiwan.

The White House described the call as “extremely cordial” and that the two leaders had 

invited each other to visit.

Trump has accused Beijing of unfair trade practices, criticized China’s military buildup in the 

South China Sea and accused Beijing of doing too little to pressure North Korea.