President Trump said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday to discuss a range of issues, including the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Beijing stressed Taiwan is the most important issue while Trump highlights the trade aspects of the bilateral relations.

In a video-link call broadcast on Russian state television, Putin said the Moscow-Beijing relationship was an important stabilizing factor at a time of growing global turbulence.

Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Iran and other thorny subjects Wednesday with both U.S. counterpart Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin, hailing tighter ties with Moscow and calling for "mutual respect" with Washington.

President Trump held a “long and thorough call” on Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Xi carries out a purge of senior military leaders to cement his 13-year grip on power. “I have just completed an excellent telephone conversation with President Xi,

Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he had a “long and thorough” phone call with Chinese President Xi, discussing trade, military issues, Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran, oil and gas purchases,

Chinese president and US leader hold phone conversation, according to state media Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with US counterpart Donald Trump on Wednesday, state media said.

China is currently running a purge of its top military leaders amid an aggressive anti-corruption campaign by President Xi Jinping. Several Leaders of the People's Liberation Army are being investigated.