China’s government flat-out said on Monday that President Xi Jinping has not spoken with President Trump recently, killing any idea once again that the two leaders were secretly chatting to fix their trade war.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has not spoken to US President Donald Trump on the phone recently, Beijing said Monday, reiterating that no talks are taking place between the two countries to resolve their tariff war.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied reports of a phone conversation between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, as mentioned by the U.S. President. Main information The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied any phone conversation between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.