US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping “have always maintained a good relationship” and looked forward to “getting along with China”.

President said in a virtual interview that the United States and China will “have a very good relationship” According to the White House, on the World Economic Forum.

“What we want is just fairness. We only want a fair competitive environment,” Trump said. “But I like President Xi very much. I always like him.”

The newly appointed president said earlier this week Make him 10% of tariffs on Chinese goods Fitter February 1. White House also announced on Monday Plan investigation Chinese behavior has damaged American business.

Trump filed tariffs during the campaign More than 60% About Chinese products.

Trump also said he hopes to cooperate with China to end the Russian and Ukraine War. “I hope China can help us stop war with Russia and Ukraine. They have great power on this situation, and we will cooperate with them.”

China also exists Emphasize willingness to negotiate With Washington. The Ministry of Commerce said it has always been communicating with the “related” Ministry of Economic and Trade.

The Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong said on Thursday that China is willing to work with the United States to promote the development of economic and trade relations between the two countries in a stable, healthy, and sustainable direction on the basis of respecting, peaceful coexistence, and mutual benefit. cooperate. “

Trump said last week that he talked with Chinese President Seat Pass by phone About tiktok and tradeEssence The Chinese statement did not mention the social media application, but it said that Xi Jinping called for cooperation and regarded the economic relations between the two countries as mutually beneficial and win -win.