Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Gyeongju, South Korea. The last leadership meeting took place in 2019.
Trump's talks with Xi will mainly concern the ongoing trade and customs dispute. China and the United States constitute the world's two largest economies.
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What did Xi Jinping say at the beginning of the talks?
The leaders' meeting began shortly after 11 local time (3 a.m. in Poland). — We will have a very successful meeting – Donald Trump said at the beginning. – But he is [XI Jinping] he's a very tough negotiator, and that's not good, he joked.
Trump said that he and Xi know each other well and have a great relationship. Answering a journalist's question whether he would sign a trade agreement with China, Trump replied “maybe.” The American president also said that many things had already been agreed.
Meanwhile, at the beginning of the talks, China's leader announced that Washington and Beijing “are able to help each other achieve success and common development.” – Mr. President, I am ready to continue cooperation with you to build a solid foundation for China-US relations and create a favorable atmosphere for the development of both countries, Xi said.
The Chairman of the People's Republic of China – as reported by Reuters – announced that frictions are normal among the largest economic powers. — We didn't always agree with each other and that's normal – he emphasized. At the same time, he stressed that China and the United States should be partners and friends. – This is what history has taught us, and this is what reality demands of us, he added.
