While Trump’s transition team has not commented, advisers have also discussed the possibility of inviting Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States to jump-start dialogue on critical issues.A possible meeting with Xi could come during a pivotal moment for U.S.-China relations, as both leaders navigate fraught economic and geopolitical challenges, including the war in Ukraine, trade disputes, and Taiwan’s status.Trump and Xi spoke by phone on Jan. 17 for the first time since the November election, addressing various topics including trade, the fentanyl crisis, and the social media platform TikTok. Trump shared his optimism about their collaboration, sharing on social media that he expects the two nations will "solve many problems together, starting immediately." During the conversation, however, Xi underscored the importance of handling Taiwan prudently, emphasizing its significance to China's sovereignty, according to the Wall Street JournalBeijing’s official account of the call highlighted plans to establish a strategic communication channel between the two leaders.