Trump told advisers he wants to visit China during his first 100 days in office: report

President-elect Donald Trump informed his advisers that he wants to visit China after he is sworn in as Commander-in-Chief to bolster his strained relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to a new report.

The soon-to-be 47th president, who will be sworn in on Monday, voiced interest in traveling to China within his first 100 days in office, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

Trump and Xi, through their representatives, have discussed meeting in person, with one option including the president-elect inviting the Chinese leader to the US, the outlet reported.

Trump, 78, and Xi spoke by phone on Friday for the first time since his historic victory in November, discussing ways in which their nations could cooperate on trade, fentanyl, TikTok and other issues. 

“I just spoke to Chairman Xi Jinping of China,” Trump posted on his Truth Social. “The call was a very good one for both China and the U.S.A. It is my expectation that we will solve many problems together, and starting immediately.”

“We discussed balancing Trade, Fentanyl, TikTok, and many other subjects,” the once and future president said.

“President Xi and I will do everything possible to make the World more peaceful and safe.”

During his 2024 campaign, Trump called for a universal tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports into the United States from all countries — but threatened an import levy as high as 100% on BRICS alliance countries like Russia and China if they undermine the US dollar.

In December, he vowed to issue an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on all US imports from China, Mexico, and Canada on his first day in office — further pledging to slap an additional 10% tariff on China for failing to curb illicit fentanyl exports.

Trump invited the Chinese leader to his inauguration ceremony on Monday, but Xi won’t attend, a source familiar with the matter previously told The Post.

China’s ambassador to the US and his wife are planning to show up, as is traditional, alongside diplomatic delegations from many nations.

Beijing’s ambassador to Washington, Xie Feng, and his wife will also be present, along with Chinese Vice President Hang Zheng.