Bangladesh, June 6 -- In a move aimed at defusing one of the most consequential trade confrontations in recent global history, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping extended an official invitation for him to visit Beijing. The invitation followed a 90-minute phone conversation between the two leaders on June 5, described by Trump as “very good” and focused “almost entirely on trade.” Trump made the remarks on Truth Social, further signaling his administrations openness to re-engage diplomatically after months of escalating tensions.

According to Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassy in Washington, the call was initiated at Trumps request. It marked only the second d...