Trump-xi Meet

Trump hails Xi, describes China visit as gathering of '2 great countries'

US President Donald Trump returned from a visit to China, describing his discussions with President Xi Jinping as a meeting between the leaders of two great countries. Trump landed at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Friday evening, claiming to have secured significant trade agreements, including the sale of 200 aircraft from Boeing to China, with a promise for an additional 750. He also highlighted a commitment to support the American agriculture sector. The US President made a brief refuelling stop in Anchorage, Alaska, before returning. In an interview with Fox News following his meeting with Xi on Thursday, Trump said, "It's the two great countries. I call it the G-2. I think it'll go down as a very important moment in history." The Washington Post reported that Trump's remarks put China on an equal footing with the US, which was a goal Xi had sought to achieve during the visit. "Over two days of meetings here, the carefully choreographed pageantry and the reciprocal gestures

Trump, Xi push for reopening Hormuz, but Iran tensions remain unresolved

On his way back from China, Trump also told reporters he spoke with Xi about potentially lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian crude

Xi Jinping hails 'landmark' summit with Trump, says many outcomes achieved

The two countries reached an 'important consensus' on maintaining stable economic and trade relations while expanding cooperation in various fields

Trump's praise meets Xi Jinping's resolve as Beijing talks expose divides

In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader

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US-China economic ties are 'win-win': Xi tells Trump during talks

Economic ties between China and the United States are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump during their talks, according to the Chinese official news agency Xinhua. "Yesterday, our economic and trade teams produced generally balanced and positive outcomes. This is good news for the people of the two countries and the world," Xi said. The Chinese president said facts have shown time and again there are no winners in trade wars, calling on both sides to jointly sustain the good momentum they have worked hard to build, Xinhua reported. "Where disagreements and frictions exist, equal-footed consultation is the only right choice," he said. Trump concludes tour of Temple of Heaven --------------------------------------------- Trump was expected to return to his hotel before he returns to the Great Hall of the People to attend a state banquet in his honour. Asian shares mixed and Chinese stocks trade ...

Mishandling Taiwan issue could bring US, China to conflict: Xi warns Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday warned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could bring the US and China to clashes or conflict, according to Chinese state media. The meeting between the two leaders was behind closed doors, but Xi told Trump during it that, if Taiwan is handled well, US-China relations "will enjoy overall stability," according to a readout of their bilateral talks published by the official Xinhua news agency. If not, however, the two countries risk "clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy," Xi said.

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China hopes Trump-Xi meeting will help resolve 'outstanding issues'

As part of preparations, US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer spoke by phone Monday with the top Chinese negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He

Wooing Trump, Xi Jinping seeks great power status for China

Xi, the most powerful Chinese leader in decades, may find a more willing partner in President Trump, who is traveling to Beijing this week after stops in Japan and South Korea

Trump's meeting with Xi has led to a 'trade peace', for now

Given that Trump finds it difficult to be consistent, the 'detente' with China could well unravel

Top achievement of Trump-Xi meet: Getting to know each other

In tone and results, the summit was similar to a June 2013 meeting between Xi and Obama

US-China summit: Trump presses Xi on trade, North Korea; progress cited

Xi joined Trump in overcoming differences that caused friction between world's two biggest economies

US-China relations have made progress: Trump

We have made tremendous progress in our relationship with China: Trump

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping summit in Florida: Trade, North Korea issues loom

Trump said he wants to raise concerns about China's trade practices

Consumer discretionary lead Wall Street gains, Trump-Xi meet eyed

Meeting comes as doubts arise over Trump's ability to deliver on his pro-growth promises