PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: US President Trump and Chinese President Xi had an 'excellent' phone call
The positive tone of the recent phone call between Presidents Trump and Xi might signal a potential thaw in US-China relations, particularly related to trade, which could be beneficial for equities and risk sentiment moving forward.
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PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCKS NEWS: US President Trump and Chinese President Xi had an 'excellent' phone call
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US President Trump said he had an excellent telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi and that it was a long and thorough call, while they discussed many important subjects, including trade, military, and the April trip that he will be making to China. (Newswires)
Chinese President Xi said he is willing to work with US President Trump in the Chinese New Year, and emphasised having a good relationship with the US. Xi also stated that the US should deal with the Taiwan issue with caution, and that it remains a crucial issue in US-China relations. (Xinhua)
Chinese Commerce Ministry said regarding the EU wind turbine probe, that it will take necessary measures to safeguard firms' legitimate rights and interests, while it accused the EU of hurting Chinese firms' investment confidence. (Newswires)
Chinese senior official said China will "deeply participate" in agricultural trade and expand imports of products, while it signalled strong demand for soybean imports in the 2026 rural blueprint. (Newswires)
China Securities Daily reported that analysts now expect PBoC RRR 'cuts' in Q2. (Newswires)
However, Xi's emphasis on Taiwan indicates ongoing tensions that could still create volatility. Watch for market reactions in Asian equities and the yuan as sentiments evolve around these discussions.
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