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President Donald Trump has stated that he plans to visit China's capital in spring and extended an invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping for a official visit in the coming year, after a telephone conversation between the two leaders.

Trump and Xi—who convened nearly a month ago in the Republic of Korea—discussed a series of matters including economic relations, the Ukraine conflict, the opioid crisis, and the island of Taiwan, as stated by the president and Chinese officials.

"The U.S.-China ties is highly solid!" Trump wrote in a online message.

China's state news agency published a announcement that noted both states should "keep up the momentum, keep moving forward in the right direction on the foundation of equality, esteem and mutual benefit".

Prior Engagement and Commerce Progress

The officials convened in the South Korean city of Busan in October, after which they settled on a pause on import duties. The United States chose to slash a import tax by 50% aimed at the flow of opioids.

Tariffs stay on imports and average just below 50%.

"From that point, the China-US relationship has largely sustained a stable and upward path, and this is appreciated by the both nations and the broader international community," the Beijing's announcement said.

• The United States then retracted a threat of full extra duties on products, while Beijing postponed its plan to introduce its recent phase of limits on mineral exports.

Economic Emphasis

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented that the phone discussion with Xi—which took around 60 minutes—was centered on economic issues.

"We are pleased with what we've seen from the China, and they feel the same way," she noted.

Wider Discussions

Along with discussing trade, Xi and Trump discussed the topics of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Taiwan situation.

Xi told Trump that Taiwan's "integration into China" is vital for the Chinese outlook for the "global system after conflicts".

China has been part of a diplomatic battle with Japan, a American partner, over the enduring "vague stance" on the authority of Taiwan.

Earlier this month, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that any military action by China on Taiwan could compel a reaction by Tokyo's army.

Trump, though, did not discuss the Taiwan issue in his social media update about the call.

US Ambassador to Japan, George Glass, had earlier stated that the United States stands with Japan in the context of Beijing's "coercion".