US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping Discuss Trade and Bilateral Relations

Beijing. On the second day of high-level talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, the focus was on trade cooperation and strengthening relations between the two countries. At the beginning of the bilateral tea meeting, Trump called Xi Jinping a person he respects greatly, saying he had become like a true friend.

"We have solved many problems that others could not solve. Our relationship is very strong," Trump said. The issue of ongoing tension and war with Iran was also raised during the talks. Trump said that although China is close to Iran, it shares the same thinking as America on ending the war and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. He said, "We want Iran not to have nuclear weapons."

Trump also expressed his expectation that Xi Jinping will visit Washington in the latter half of this year. He mentioned that he is impressed by China and expressed hope that Xi will also be impressed by America after the upcoming visit.

A limited number of high-level aides are participating with Trump and Xi in Friday's meeting. They are expected to discuss trade, security, Iran, maritime routes, and other complex bilateral issues in detail.